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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...

Police seek public help in Christchurch mountain bike thefts

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Christchurch Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people believed to have information about the theft of two mountain bikes during...

TAIC launches investigation after tourist ferry runs aground in Akaroa Harbour

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The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has opened an investigation after a tourist ferry carrying passengers on a wildlife cruise grounded in Akaroa Harbour...

Teaching Council to probe mandatory reporting failures after priest’s abuse convictions

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The Teaching Council says it will investigate whether mandatory reporting obligations were met in relation to Fr Rowan Donoghue, now convicted of sexually abusing...

Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Burnham

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Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. The man has also...

Tropical low to bring heavy rain and strong winds – MetService

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Severe weather is forecast to affect large parts of New Zealand from Wednesday as a tropical low approaches from the north, bringing heavy rain...

Warriors tickets on sale for Christchurch clash and 2026 home games

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Tickets have gone on sale to the public for the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2026 NRL season, including their first-ever NRL match at Christchurch’s...

Four arrested in Christchurch gang funeral police operation

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Christchurch Police mounted a major operation over the past week as gang members travelled into the city for a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests...

Sydenham commercial arson under investigation

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Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were...

Appeal for information on Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

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Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police received calls shortly...

Two dead, one missing after separate water incidents across the country

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Two people have died and another remains missing following three separate water-related incidents across the country today. In Akaroa, police were notified about 1.15pm after...

Enfield Culture and Heritage Awards recognise lifetime contributions across arts, science and community

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The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work...

Christchurch police impound 20 cars in crackdown

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The Christchurch Anti-Social Road User (ASRU) team have recently concluded an operation targeting various dangerous driving problem areas around the city. Thirty cars have been...

Search for tramper missing near Mount Huxley

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A large search is under way for a tramper missing near Lake Ōhau, and Police are appealing for information. Connor Purvis, 20, intended to climb...

Teen to face court after Hornby firearms incident leaves man injured

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A 19-year-old man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today following a firearms-related incident in Hornby that left one person injured. Police...

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for parts of New Zealand – MetService

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A widespread bout of severe and unsettled weather is set to affect large parts of both the North and South Islands today, with authorities...

Christmas deliveries rescued after stolen courier van recovered

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Selwyn Police say quick action and help from the public prevented Christmas deliveries from being lost after a courier van was stolen last week. The...

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...

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