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Human remains located on Leithfield Beach, Hurunui

Police received information this morning that human remains had washed ashore at Leithfield Beach in Hurunui. The remains were located by a member of the...

Police warn of pervert in Chch ‘Red Zone’ area

Police are asking members of the public out in the early hours in the Christchurch 'red zone' area (River Road and Retreat Road vicinity)...

Police investigating after baby admitted to Christchurch hospital on New Year’s Eve

A police investigation is under way after a three-month-old child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on New Year’s Eve with serious injuries. Police have commenced...

Child dies of suspected drowning at Christchurch pool

A child has died today of a suspected drowning at the Waltham Swimming Pool in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to the pool at...

Officers receive New Zealand Bravery Decoration for actions on March 15

Senior Constables Jim Manning and Scott Carmody from Christchurch have today been recognised with the New Zealand Bravery Decoration for their actions during the...

Christchurch homicide investigation launched after teen assaulted in Countdown carpark dies

A homicide investigation is under way after 18-year-old man Levi Haami assaulted on Saturday morning in Sydenham died in Christchurch Hospital today. “This is a...

Multiple fatal accidents reported throughout NZ yesterday

It's been a horror weekend on our roads and waterways with a number of fatal accidents reported by police. Late Friday night a person died...

Nelson, Christchurch, Rotorua and Auckland: Footage from anti-government protests

It was another weekend of anti-government protests yesterday. Daily Telegraph brings you some footage and photos from social media. Christchurch: Rotorua: Auckland: Nelson: Christchurch:

Watch: Christchurch anti-government protest kicks off

An estimated crowd of 25,000 has braved the elements and filled the streets of downtown Christchurch to protest the government's restrictive COVID measures. Updates to...

Columbian drug bust in Canterbury

Eight people have been arrested in relation to drug importation offences following a 10-month police operation in Canterbury. Six of the offenders are Columbian nationals,...

Christchurch mosque shooter is considering appeal of life sentence

The lawyer for 31-year-old Australian-born shooter Brenton Tarrant – who killed 51 people at two mosques in 2019 – said his client is considering...

Four people arrested in relation to death of Connor Whitehead

Canterbury police have confirmed that four people have been arrested in relation to the death of Connor Whitehead. A 32-year-old man was arrested at a...

Connor Whitehead tragedy: Police launch homicide investigation

Christchurch police confirm a homicide investigation is underway into the fatal shooting of 16 year old Burnside High School student Connor Whitehead. A scene examination...

9 people arrested in Timaru drug bust

Nine people have been arrested in Timaru following police Operation Manu. Police seized drugs and firearms which saw ten search warrants executed across the South...

Body of missing South Island tramper found

The body of a tramper missing in the Arthur's Pass National Park has been found. The tramper had failed to return from a hike as...

Man arrested for indecent behaviour at New Brighton Beach

A 46 year old man has been arrested at New Brighton Beach today for alleged indecent behaviour. Police received numerous calls from the public around...

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