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Missing person: Have you seen Braydon?

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Police are appealing to the public for sightings of Braydon Hepworth, reported missing from Christchurch. The 21-year-old was last seen on England Street in Linwood...

NPC 2026 Round 7: Canterbury 66-19 Wellington

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Canterbury have beaten Wellington in Round 7 NPC 2026 at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/k8aoM-cm4SE?si=mcQIAi-FEJj5udds

Fatal helicopter crash, Canterbury

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Police attended a fatal light aircraft crash near a Waimakariri aerodrome about 5.20pm on Tuesday 8 September. "The pilot of the helicopter, the sole occupant,...

Person dies following water incident near Cape Three Points

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One person has died following a water-related incident near Cape Three Points, Wainui, on Banks Peninsula today. Emergency services were called about midday after someone...

Fatal crashes – Waitaki and Flat Bush

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Fatal crash, SH85, Waitaki Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki. About 8.10am, Police were called to a...

NPC 2026 Round 5: Taranaki 40-26 Canterbury

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Taranaki have beaten Canterbury 40-26 in their Round 5 NPC 2026 match today at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. https://youtu.be/Fe3BCTvHNto?si=wIMTNVOQvgnTC3G3

Police seek driver after Lincoln hit-and-run

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Police are appealing to the public for information following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this week. The crash occurred just before 9.40pm on Wednesday 19...

Brass memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch

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Police are appealing for information after several brass memorial plaques were removed from central Christchurch last week. The plaques were taken from the Latimer Square...

Pedestrian critically injured in Timaru crash

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Police investigating a crash on Tuesday in Timaru are seeking information from the public. At around 11:40am on 18 August Police were called to a...

Police seek victim and witnesses after Christchurch assault

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Christchurch Police investigating a reported assault on Saturday 8 August are seeking the public’s assistance. The assault was reported to Police at around 1:20am and...

Name release and message from family: Aranui incident

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Police are now able to release the name of the young child who died following an incident at a property in Aranui. He was Sonny-Charles...

NPC 2026 Round 3: Canterbury 33 – 28 Bay of Plenty (Video)

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Canterbury have beaten Bay of Plenty 33-28 in their Round 3 clash today at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The Ranfurly Shield remains in...

Fatal crashes – Te Hoe and Geraldine

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Fatal crash, Tahuna Road, Te Hoe Police can confirm one person has died in the two-vehicle crash reported on Tahuna Road in Waikato on Friday. The...

Young child dies following dog attack

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Police can confirm a young child has died following a dog attack in Aranui on Friday afternoon. At around 4.45pm, emergency services were called to...

Family statement following sentencing for the murder of Richard Leman

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Police have issued the following statement on behalf of the family of Richard Leman. There are no words that can truly describe the pain our...

Fatal crashes Kaipara, Auckland and Pleasant Valley

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Fatal crash, Kaipara One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Kaipara on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Ararua Road just before...

Missing 87-year-old fisherman found safe after community-led search near Lake Tekapo

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An 87-year-old man is safe and sound after strong community connections assisted Canterbury Police in the search to locate the lost fisherman near Lake...

Strong 6.3 earthquake jolts South Island

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 40km north of Te Anau at 9.14pm on Thursday, shaking large parts of the South Island and being felt...

Michael Laws returns to politics as NZ First’s Waitaki candidate

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Broadcaster and former MP Michael Laws has confirmed he will contest the Waitaki electorate on behalf of NZ First. Party leader Winston Peters said Laws...

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...

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