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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...

Christchurch gang member arrested for drug supply

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Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply last week. "At around...

Stolen construction goods to be donated to charity

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A local charity will now benefit from stolen property following the sentencing of a North Canterbury burglar in Christchurch District Court last week. Between March...

Police hunt masked offenders after Hornby aggravated robbery leaves worker with broken arm

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Christchurch Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Hornby last night are appealing to the public for information. It happened around 7.30pm at a store on...

Police seize $1.1m cannabis haul in Christchurch operation

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Christchurch Police have seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $1.1 million following an investigation into large-scale cultivation linked to organised crime. Officers...

Cannes insider David Blake attends documentary premiere at Lumiere Cinema

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Guests at the Lumiere Cinema Christchurch were entertained recently by the arrival in New Zealand of Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake straight off...

Appeal for information following violent assault in Christchurch

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Christchurch Police investigating a violent assault in the CBD are appealing for information from the public to assist in identifying the person pictured as...

Man arrested on multiple sex charges linked to ‘international religious group’

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Police executing search warrants have arrested one person from a religious organisation that has a presence in New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and Fiji. A 45-year-old...

Man charged over serious Amberley assault

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Police have charged one man following a serious assault in Amberley last week. On Thursday 19 March Police were called to a serious assault at...

Woman undergoes surgery after suspected stabbing in Christchurch

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Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and...

Search warrants result in two drug-related arrests

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Police Organised Crime Detectives from Marlborough and Canterbury have arrested two people after executing search warrants in relation to the sale and supply of...

Positive lines of enquiry into threat against school – police

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Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible. Aoraki Area...

Mongrel Mob raids in Canterbury uncover meth, guns and stolen vehicle ‘chop shop’

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Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. "Over the past two weeks, Police executed search warrants at...

Person dies following Christchurch altercation

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One person has died after the serious incident at a Hoani Street, Northcote address in Christchurch on 18 February. Police were called to the property...

Van owner arrested after crashing down a bank

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Police have arrested the owner of a van following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down...

Christchurch man jailed for brutal Parklands murder

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A Christchurch man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for the murder of Chantal McDonald. Nathan Boulter,...

Multiple people injured in Christchurch dog attack

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Emergency services rushed to a Bryndwr home in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon after several people were attacked by dogs at a Bevin Place address,...

Three arrests made over Christchurch assault

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Police have arrested three men following a serious violent incident at a Hoani Street property in Northcote in Christchurch that left four people injured...

Four injured, one critical after late-night altercation in Christchurch

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Four people have been injured, including one critically, after a violent altercation at a property on Hoani Street in Northcote, Christchurch, late last night. Emergency...

Storm pounds Canterbury as Banks Peninsula enters State of Emergency

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A powerful storm system that triggered widespread flooding and disruption across the North Island has now moved south, with Banks Peninsula and parts of...

Christchurch man in court after alleged vehicle theft spree following three-car crash

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A 28-year-old Christchurch man is before the courts after unlawfully taking a vehicle and attempting to take further vehicles. About 9.35pm on Wednesday 11 February,...

St Bede’s College to investigate abuse handling

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St Bede’s College in Christchurch has begun an internal investigation after learning it may have been informed nearly 20 years ago about sexual abuse...

Police seek footage after Christchurch assault

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Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident. "The investigating team are...

Tarrant seeks to vacate guilty pleas

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The Court of Appeal is set to consider an application from Brenton Tarrant to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial over the 15...

Aroha Williams – ‘Bread & Water’

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2025 MLT NZ Senior Gold Guitar Winner Aroha Williams announces the release of her new song Bread & Water. The song was originally written by...

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