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Rancid school lunches spark Christchurch safety scare

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Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch halted its government-funded school lunch programme on Monday after teachers discovered that meals supplied by Compass Group were rancid,...

Wānaka mountain guide mourned after fatal fall

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Wānaka-based mountain guide Thomas Vialletet has been remembered as a devoted father, husband and respected member of New Zealand’s guiding community after he died...

Two climbers found dead on Aoraki/Mt. Cook after overnight rescue operation

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Two climbers have been found dead on Aoraki/Mt Cook following an extensive overnight rescue effort involving Police, the Wanaka Alpine Cliff Rescue Team, and...

Counterspin hails $400 court fine result in long-running Christchurch footage fight

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A three-year legal battle described as targeted lawfare against Counterspin Media has taken a dramatic turn, with co-defendant Justin Keen walking out of court...

Christchurch indoor stadium to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup double-header

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Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns stars are celebrating confirmation that both national sides will play a World Cup double-header at Christchurch’s brand-new indoor stadium next...

Christchurch teen dancer selected for world-renowned Prix de Lausanne

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Christchurch dancer Tamison Soppet, 15, has been chosen to compete at the prestigious 2026 Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, joining 80 top young dancers...

Lifelong fraudster stole from Pacific health trust and tried to blame colleague

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Nelly Sione, a 52-year-old woman from Christchurch New Zealand with 97 prior convictions, stole more than $8,000 from the Tangata Atumotu Trust while working...

‘Five Kingdoms II: The Desert’ movie begins shooting in Oamaru and North Canterbury

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The Waitaki and Canterbury regions are back in the international film spotlight, with Sydney-based actress and novelist Isla Charlotte-York arriving in New Zealand to...

Man charged after fatal Canterbury crash

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Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal crash in Sheffield, Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73, at the intersection...

Victims advisor condemns systemic failures after Christchurch murder

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Chief victims advisor Ruth Money says the justice system failed to prevent the murder of a Christchurch woman by violent repeat offender Nathan Boulter,...

Update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch

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Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night. "Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street, and...

Police investigating after woman shot in Christchurch

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Police are investigating after a woman suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Wainoni, Christchurch. Police and ambulance were called to a...

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under ‘fast-track law’

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

31 guns seized in North Canterbury illegal hunting probe

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Thirty-one firearms have been seized, and six firearms licence holders have had their licences suspended, after a Police investigation following illegal hunting in North...

Christchurch man found guilty of murder in Aranui shooting

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James Arthur Holder has been found guilty of murdering David Bridgwater, who was fatally shot in the abdomen outside an Aranui home in Christchurch...

Christchurch vet jailed for repeated abuse and rape of partner

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Christchurch veterinarian Joe Christopher Lombardo has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for a series of violent and sexual offences...

NZ sprinter revealed as man behind Larry the Lamb’s winning run

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Canterbury’s mascot Larry the Lamb stunned fans by winning the NPC final mascot race — thanks to national sprint champion Tiaan Whelpton secretly wearing...

Warrant to arrest: Aaliyah Ah Tong

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Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant for her arrest. Police believe...

Motorbike, cash and tools seized in Christchurch raid

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Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch. Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical...

Foodstuffs South Island begins facial recognition trial in Christchurch supermarkets

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Foodstuffs South Island is launching a three-month trial of facial recognition technology at New World St Martins, Pak’nSave Papanui, and Pak’nSave Moorhouse in Christchurch. The...

Missing Christchurch girl located

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The 14-year-old girl reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchuch has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank all those who contacted them following...

Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago

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Canterbury ended their eight-year National Provincial Championship title drought with a thrilling 36–28 victory over Otago in Christchurch, reclaiming their long-held dominance in New...

Warrant to arrest: Ross Hunt

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Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Ross Hunt, 38, who has a warrant for his arrest. Police believe someone...

Red wind warnings across NZ

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Severe gales of up to 150km/h are lashing parts of New Zealand today, prompting red strong wind warnings for much of the South Island’s...

State of local emergency declared in Canterbury

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The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell has declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region, to assist in the...

Fires, outages and closures as severe winds batter both islands

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Thousands of properties across New Zealand have been left without power overnight as wild weather continues to lash large parts of the country. According to...

Heathcote Valley death referred to Coroner

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A man who was located deceased on Horotane Valley Road in Heathcote Valley on 19 September has been formally identified, and the man’s death...

Kaikōura fires – police update

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Police are assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand in relation to multiple large fires in Kaikōura. A number of cordons are in place, with multiple...

NPC 2025 Semifinal 2: Canterbury 43-19 Hawke’s Bay

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Canterbury have beaten Hawkes's Bay in Semifinal 2 of the Bunnings NPC 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch tonight. They will meet Otago in...

Deaths following house fire in Rakaia

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Two people have died following a house fire in Rakaia over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the property late on Saturday night, to...

NPC 2025 QF4: Canterbury 23-15 Counties Manukau

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Canterbury have beaten Counties Manukau 23-15 in quarterfinal 4 of the Bunnings NPC today at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/ae9lNma7BCU?si=FIFeAQklIGYiNZkp

LGNZ President ousted from Selwyn District mayoralty in landslide

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Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) president Sam Broughton has lost his mayoralty in dramatic fashion, suffering a landslide defeat in Selwyn District to challenger...

Fiji Airways jet lands safely after bird strike forces two-hour mid-air hold over Canterbury

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A Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 carrying more than 170 passengers safely landed in Christchurch after striking a bird during take-off and spending two hours...

Update: Search for missing 17-year-old Marley

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Police are today continuing the search for missing 17-year-old Marley, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Friday 26 September in Scarborough. Detective...

“Perplexing case”: Police seek information on sudden death in Christchurch

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Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of...

Christchurch detective probed over alleged breach of rape complainant’s case file

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Christchurch police detective Luke Fazackerley is under investigation for allegedly accessing a rape complainant’s case file after beginning a sexual relationship with her once...

CCTV images released of missing 17-year-old Marley

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Police are releasing CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing 17-year-old Marley. It shows Marley on Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough (Canterbury) on Friday...

NPC 2025 Round 9: Northland 19-19 Canterbury

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Northland and Canterbury have drawn 19-all in their Round 9 Bunnings NPC clash today at Okara Park in Whangarei. https://youtu.be/2f6_HkJCVIE?si=ib6UZm8jShOMfeeU

Update: Clothing of missing 17-year-old Marley

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Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley are releasing an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing. "Marley was wearing a light grey...

Search continues for teen missing in Canterbury

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Police are continuing their search for missing 17-year-old Marley today. “Yesterday, Police, with the help of Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard Sumner, Fire and Emergency...

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