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All Blacks edge France in Nations Championship opener

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The All Blacks launched the new Nations Championship with a hard-fought 34-32 victory over France in Christchurch, overcoming an early setback to secure the...

Falsified food safety records linked to mass food poisoning at Canterbury student hall

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More than 160 students fell ill after eating chicken souvlaki at the University of Canterbury’s Uni Lodge Hall in November 2024, with an investigation...

Kaikōura Rock Lobster fishery to close for three months

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The Kaikōura Marine Area rock lobster fishery will close for three months from 1 July as part of efforts to protect stocks and improve...

Driver arrested after dangerous Canterbury rampage sparks 16 complaints and multiple crashes

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A 27-year-old man is facing serious charges after a fleeing driver incident that damaged vehicles and caused over a dozen driving complaints between Hurunui...

Christchurch principal resigns amid child safety and conflict of interest allegations

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The principal of Christchurch Māori immersion school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha, Melissa Waitoa-Paki, has resigned following allegations she failed to safeguard students...

$14.1m predator control funding targets South Island wildlife threats

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Threatened native species across the South Island will receive greater protection after the Government announced $14.1 million in extra predator control funding. Conservation Minister Tama...

Missing for 10 months: Police believe woman was victim of foul play

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Police are renewing an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker. Monday 15 June marked 10 months since Rowena...

Fatal crash, Loburn

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One person has died and three others are injured following single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, on Saturday. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred...

Search operation underway for man missing in Lake Tekapo

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A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight. Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had...

Canterbury police locate missing 81-year-old

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Police have this evening located the 81-year-old Canterbury woman who was reported missing last week. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie says following days of extensive...

Search continues for missing 81-year-old Christchurch woman

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Searches are ongoing today for a woman missing in Christchurch, as concerns grow for her welfare. Valerie Hargrave, 81, was last seen at her home...

South Island schools to receive 59 new classrooms

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The Government has announced a $62.5 million education infrastructure package for the South Island, funding 59 new classrooms and upgrades at several schools to...

Police seek mystery driver after fatal Christchurch crash

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Police investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Grahams Road in Christchurch on Monday 27 April are appealing to the public for further information. Police undertaking...

Operation Shelby: Police seize millions in assets linked to King Cobras

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Operation Shelby continues to target the flow of Class A drugs in Canterbury with the restraint of $4.8 million worth of property, vehicles, and...

Security tightened after unauthorised entry at Christchurch newsroom

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Security measures were strengthened at Christchurch's legacy media outlet The Press after a man gained unauthorised access to the newsroom during building works and delivered...

Charges laid following fatal Sumner Crash

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Christchurch Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in relation to a fatal crash in Sumner on 22 February. Emergency services were called to...

Christchurch event marks Mt Everest Day and Hillary’s historic achievement

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Mountaineers, outdoor enthusiasts and community members gathered in Christchurch on Friday to celebrate Mt Everest Day, commemorating the first successful ascent of the world's...

Canterbury police bust ‘chop shop’ linked to stolen cars exported overseas

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Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts...

Fatal Christchurch house fire not suspicious – police

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Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, Mairehau in Christchurch on 14 May 2026 have...

Teen arrested following stolen vehicle incident in Canterbury

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Police have arrested a teenager this afternoon after a stolen vehicle incident in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the vehicle at about 2pm in the...

Fatal crashes – Kaipara, Tekapo and Waitakaruru

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Fatal crash, Waitakaruru Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waitakaruru in the Hauraki District on Saturday morning. The single vehicle crash...

Construction begins on long-awaited second Ashburton bridge

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Construction has officially started on the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving transport connections and resilience in Mid Canterbury. Transport...

Mayor slams SH8 safety cameras as ‘revenue gathering’ measure

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Scott Aronsen has criticised the installation of new speed safety cameras along State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel, arguing the devices are...

Air NZ launches three new international Christchurch routes

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Air New Zealand will launch three new international routes from Christchurch Airport later this year, adding direct services to Singapore, Tokyo Narita and Perth...

Christchurch fatal house fire – scene examination completed

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A scene examination has been completed at the scene of Thursday’s fatal house fire in Mairehau, Christchurch. "The fire sadly took the life of a...

Update- fatal house fire, Christchurch

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The woman previously reported to be in critical condition after last night’s fire in Mairehau has now sadly died. "Police’s thoughts are with her family,...

One dead, several injured in Christchurch house fire

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One person has died and several others have been injured following a house fire in Christchurch on Thursday night. Emergency services were called to a...

Former St Bede’s College priest jailed over abuse

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Former St Bede’s College priest Rowan Donoghue has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison after admitting sexually abusing four boys...

Two men charged after road rage incident in Christchurch

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Two men have been charged after an apparent road rage incident in Burwood, Christchurch last night. "Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Road...

Fatality following water related incident, Kaikōura

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Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having...

South Island industrial development gains fast-track approval

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A major industrial land development in Christchurch has received approval under the Government’s Fast-track consenting process, marking the 20th project cleared through the scheme...

Appeal for information following crash, Avonside

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Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with enquiries. At 5:40pm on 1...

Prolific fuel thief caught by Christchurch Police

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A Christchurch man has been arrested following a number of reported fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police were first notified on 3 March where...

Police appeal to identify men after armed robbery at Christchurch business

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Do you know these men? Christchurch Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Somerfield are appealing for information to assist in identifying the men pictured as...

Fatal crash, Grahams Road, Christchurch

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One person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Burnside overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Cranbrook and Wayside avenues, about 10.50pm. The...

Youths arrested after attempted robbery and stolen car incident in Christchurch

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Two young people have been arrested after an attempted aggravated robbery in Sockburn, Christchurch, last night. At around 9.40pm, Police were called to Kumai Place...

Teacher censured after bar assault conviction

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A Christchurch teacher with over 20 years of martial arts experience has been censured by the Teaching Council after being convicted of injuring a...

Youth arrested after armed robbery spree at Christchurch businesses

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Police have arrested and charged a young person in relation to two aggravated robberies last week in Christchurch. On Monday 6 April, Police were called...

Christchurch opens South Island’s first ‘Crisis Recovery Café’

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Christchurch has officially welcomed the South Island’s first Crisis Recovery Café, with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey opening the facility as part of a...

Two arrested in fuel theft attempts

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Two men appeared in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...

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