Man jailed for ‘disturbing’ child sexual abuse material
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to five years and two months’ imprisonment for possessing “disturbing” child sexual…
Selwyn’s property boom pumps up district’s coffers
Selwyn District Council is on track to collect millions more in rates than planned this year due to…
Defiant West Indies secure draw against Black Caps in Christchurch
Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 202 in a 230-run partnership with Kemar Roach as the West Indies won…
Black Caps break defiant West Indies partnership in Christchurch Test
New Zealand’s makeshift attack finally broke the stubborn partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves on the final…
All children, staff injured in Chch daycare incident discharged from hospital
All children and staff who were injured after a corrosive chemical was mistaken for detergent and put on…
Seven injured by corrosive chemical on waterslide at Chch childcare centre
A Christchurch daycare has expressed their “shock” and “deep regret” after five children and two adults were taken…
Black Caps set the West Indies 531 to win Christchurch Test
The West Indies trailed New Zealand by 510 runs with all 10 second-innings wickets in hand at lunch…
Six injured by corrosive chemical on waterslide at Chch childcare centre
Five children and one teacher have been taken to hospital after a corrosive chemical was mistaken for detergent…
Three arrests after drugs and guns seized in Masterton sting
Three men have been charged with selling cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply, following an operation targeting…
North Canterbury housing development in two-year limbo
The fate of a proposed North Canterbury housing development is no closer to being known, more than two…
Man arrested for more than 500 tags across Canterbury and Dunedin
A North Canterbury man has been arrested for over 500 tags across Canterbury, Kaikoura and Dunedin. Police said…
Eagle helicopter sent to Christchurch for youth offending crackdown
The Eagle helicopter will be temporarily deployed over Christchurch from tomorrow as police focus on youth offending in…