‘Strong line of inquiry’ over unidentified man found dead in Christchurch
Police are working through a potential breakthrough in relation to the identity of a man who was found…
‘Perplexing’ death under investigation after man found at Chch home
Police are investigating the “perplexing” death of a man found at a central Christchurch home yesterday morning, with…
Chch homeless people living on church grounds forced to leave
A church community worker is heartbroken a group of homeless people living on the church’s grounds are being…
Drunk driver who killed two in crash freed due to brain injury
A drunk, unlicensed driver who killed two people in a crash while driving up to 139km/h on the…
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teenager released
Police have released CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing Christchurch teenager Marley. Search efforts had…
Tools stolen from vehicle auctioned off by police
A couple who had $50,000 of tools stolen from a work vehicle in Christchurch were shocked to find…
Rakaia Salmon on hook for $300,000 makeover
The Rakaia Salmon sculpture is in need of an estimated $300,000 refurbishment. On Wednesday, Ashburton District councillors will…
Builder who fled to Aus over IR audit sentenced for $268k tax evasion
A Christchurch builder has been sentenced to seven months of home detention for failing to declare more than…
Two injured after gas bottle explosion ignites vehicle in Christchurch
A gas bottle explosion inside a work vehicle left two people injured and set the vehicle ablaze in…
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
Sounds Air has flown its last flight from Christchurch after signalling earlier this year that it would no…
New data reveals widespread contamination in New Zealand’s waterways
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal…
Canterbury charity runs three days straight for men’s mental health
An event at the University of Canterbury has raised more than $85,000 for men’s mental health. The 72-hour…