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Police release offender profile in ‘unique’ murder of Teishallia Te Paea

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Police investigating the murder of 37-year-old Teishallia Te Paea in Camberley, Hastings, in October are hoping an offender profile released today will help identify...

Coroner finds bed design flaw led to toddler’s death

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A 19-month-old Canterbury boy died in May 2021 after becoming strangled by loose fabric strapping hanging from the slats of a Living & Co...

Principal defends $18K Queenstown trip as ‘professional development’

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Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows has rejected claims that public money was misused on an $18,500 Queenstown trip for six senior staff, insisting...

All Blacks to open 2026 test season at new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch

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The All Blacks will launch their 2026 test season with a landmark clash against France at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium—their first major test...

Police seek man after suspicious approach at Woodend Beach

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Police in Waimakariri are appealing for public assistance after a woman was left shaken by a suspicious approach at Woodend Beach late yesterday morning. The...

All seven injured in Christchurch kindy chemical incident discharged from hospital

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Seven people, including five children, have been discharged from hospital after a chemical mix-up at Kindercare in Woolston caused burns during a slip-and-slide activity. Staff...

Chemical mix-up at Christchurch daycare leaves several children injured

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A corrosive substance mistakenly used instead of detergent on a water slide at a Christchurch daycare triggered a large emergency response, with dozens assessed...

Teen arrested after violent Christchurch robbery that left worker seriously injured

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Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a series of recent crimes across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left...

Principal rejects claim mouldy school lunches were leftovers from previous week

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Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows is disputing NZ Food Safety’s (NZFS) suggestion that rancid school lunches served on Monday were leftover meals delivered...

Seymour says Compass ‘smeared’ as rotten meals likely left unrefrigerated at school

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NZ Food Safety says rancid lunches served to students at Christchurch’s Haeata Community Campus were most likely meals delivered the previous Thursday, left unrefrigerated...

Woolston thief: Do you recognise this person?

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Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images. "We believe they may be able to assist us with our...

Seymour questions responsibility for mouldy lunches at Christchurch school

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is pushing back on claims that a food supplier is to blame for mould-covered lunches served to Christchurch students,...

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...

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