Gang pad in Christchurch targeted in attempted firebombing

Gang pad in Christchurch targeted in attempted firebombing

Police said "flammable projectiles" were thrown at a fence of the Cuffs Rd property at around 7.30am.

Fri, Sep 5

Waimakariri mayoral candidates Dan Gordon (left) and Paul Williams combine forces to draw the raffle at the end of a GreyPower meeting at the Rangiora RSA, where the pair squared off in a debate.

'Living in la-la-land': Mayor takes aim at zero rate rise

Waimakariri mayoral candidates, including incumbent Dan Gordon, debated at a GreyPower event how the council would provide services and pay down existing debt.

Thu, Sep 4

Split Enz in Amsterdam in 1976.

Split Enz to reunite for first time in almost 20 years

The group were announced as the headliners for next year's Electric Avenue festival at Christchurch's Hagley Park in February.

Wed, Sep 3

An updated architectural render of the Southern Parallel Life Skills Academy (on the left) and the Southern Parallel Equine Centre, which are planned to start construction by mid-2026.

More details of multi-million-dollar equine centre revealed

The $200m Equine Centre at Lake Hood plans to open by late 2027 with construction set to begin in mid-2026.

Mon, Sep 1

Police want to speak to the driver of the SUV, who narrowly avoided what could have been a 'catastrophic event'.

Driver comes forward after near-miss with child caught on camera

Police said the driver showed "genuine remorse" after turning through a red arrow, narrowly missing a child crossing on a green signal.

Mon, Sep 1

Evelyn Webster competed at Wimbledon under her maiden name Attwood in the middle of last century.

Evelyn Webster, first NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, dies aged 101

Her pioneering spirit, which saw her head to England to test herself against the best tennis players in the world in the middle of last century, never left her.

Sun, Aug 31

A snake wrapped around the toe of a jandal was found in a Christchurch traveller's suitcase.

'Very small' live snake found in Christchurch traveller's suitcase

Wolf snake, a type of non-venomous boa, was found wrapped around the toe of a jandal in the suitcase.

Fri, Aug 29

Tingjun Cao

Yanfei Bao's murderer appeals conviction, sentence

Chinese national Tingjun Cao was jailed for life for killing the Christchurch mother and real estate agent.

Fri, Aug 29

Joshua Yarwood, also known as Joshua Martyn.

'Like a movie': International scam artist jailed for Chch hotel fraud

The convicted fraudster used fake identities to scam hotels, impersonate a UN official and a paramedic, and deceive victims across several countries.

Fri, Aug 29

Adam Kibblewhite penned an open letter to the council and KiwiRail, raising concerns about the potential closure of the viaduct

NZ's most hit rail overbridge: Is it time to close the road?

KiwiRail confirmed it was the most struck bridge in the country, with 13 known strikes per year.

Thu, Aug 28

Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching its conditions by approaching teenagers under the age of 16.

Predator accused of targeting girls shouldn't have been released - victim

Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching conditions by approaching teenagers.

Thu, Aug 28

Christchurch Central Police Station.

Woman who died in police custody had earlier been tasered

She had been arrested hours earlier after reports of an intoxicated woman in possession of a knife who was hurting herself and threatening harm to others.

Wed, Aug 27

Police want to speak to the driver of the SUV, who narrowly avoided what could have been a 'catastrophic event'.

Vehicle in near-miss with child after running a red in Christchurch

Police want to speak to the driver of the SUV, who narrowly avoided what could have been a 'catastrophic event'.

Wed, Aug 27

A file image of a judge in a courtroom.

Man accused of approaching teens was under preventive detention order

Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, has multiple convictions for violence and rape against women, dating back to the 1990s.

Tue, Aug 26

Pāua taken from Kaikōura’s south coast.

Trio caught with 422 pāua from Kaikōura's south coast

Car drove off as fisheries officers were trying to check the catch – but police caught up with the vehicle the next day.

Tue, Aug 26

Barry Hill was told to euthanise two of the horses to "end their pain and suffering".

Twelve 'underfed' horses kept in rundown, rubbish-strewn paddock

Barry Alexander Hill, 55, has been banned from owning horses for three years after failing to look after the welfare of his horses.

Tue, Aug 26

Arrest after Christchurch students approached by 'suspicious person'

Arrest after Christchurch students approached by 'suspicious person'

Police said yesterday that a man was allegedly offering students cash in return for "inappropriate favours".

Tue, Aug 26

Police were told of incidents on August 4 in the Merivale/ St Albans area.

Police warn Christchurch schools after man approaches students

Police were told the man was offering "cash in return for inappropriate favours" in the Merivale/ St Albans area.

Mon, Aug 25

Christchurch Central Police Station.

Woman found unresponsive in cell, dies in Christchurch police custody

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said the woman was found unresponsive in her cell at around 6.50am on Monday.

Mon, Aug 25

Canterbury contractor fined over $12,000 for an overweight agricultural vehicle is just the latest hit by rules.

Rural road rules for agricultural vehicles 'null and void'

Rural contractors say current regulations are decades out of date and don't reflect the size of modern machinery now being used.

Fri, Aug 22

Meth seized by police in Christchurch and Dunedin.

Meth, cash seized during searches in Christchurch and Dunedin

Police found over half a kilogram of methamphetamine, worth around $192,000.

Thu, Aug 21

Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade firefighters stamp out flames in the rubbish truck’s waste in Picton on Tuesday.

Picton rubbish truck fire sparks waste warning

After noticing smoke on Tuesday, the driver offloaded the waste in the car park of the Picton cemetery.

Thu, Aug 21

Kaiapoi North School has been working with the Waimakariri District Council to address safety concerns on Williams Street, outside the school

Local leaders say Woodend Bypass toll would cause safety issues

Kaiapoi North School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi fear issues with speeding motorists will only get worse if a toll is imposed on the planned Woodend Bypass.

Thu, Aug 21

Ashburton District Council figures show that the value of parking infringements exceeded the budget by $124,567 in 2024/25 following the government-enforced price increases in October.

More money from fewer parking fines in Ashburton

Council figures reveal that the value of parking infringements exceeded the annual budget by $124,567 following government-enforced price increases

Thu, Aug 21

Jodi and Simon Barnett

'Incredible depth of love': Simon Barnett thanks Kiwis for support

Barnett appeared on the Between Two Beers podcast earlier this week, where he frankly discussed his grief at the loss of his wife Jodi.

Thu, Aug 21