Fireworks bans in South Canterbury
Firework bans have been issued at two visitor destinations in South Canterbury, as firefighters brace for summer. Fire…
Man arrested after allegedly ramming police car in Christchurch
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police car and driving dangerously in Christchurch today.…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…
Person airlifted to hospital after crash between cyclist and car in Chch
A person has been airlifted to hospital in serious condition after a crash between a bicycle and car…
Black Caps beat West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test
Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand’s weakened attack bowled out the West Indies for 128 on the…
Name suppression lifts for Christchurch mum murdered by stalker
A possessive stalker who stabbed a Christchurch mother 55 times after she broke off their relationship will be…
Man arrested after ‘significant fire damage’ to Timaru’s Xmas tree
A man has been arrested after Timaru’s central Christmas tree suffered “significant fire damage” in a suspicious blaze…
Opportunity for NZ’s fastest growing district in RMA reforms – mayor
Another week, another Government reform announcement, leaving the Ashburton and Selwyn councils with even more to digest and…
Coroner urges redesign after toddler’s death linked to slat bed straps
A coroner has called for an urgent redesign for a popular bed after a toddler died when a…
Christchurch pair jailed for ‘exploiting’ vulnerable victims of $4m
A Christchurch couple have been sentenced for their roles in a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $4 million and…
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…