Richard Leman's torso was found in the car boot at an abandoned house in Tyler St in Rangiora about a week after he disappeared.
Crime and Justice
1:50pm
Josh Townshend also has a previous conviction for serious drug crimes in 2017.
11:22am
2:57
Police searched multiple properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members, seizing stolen vehicles, methamphetamine and several firearms and ammunition.
New Zealand
Wednesday 1:31pm
Police said the theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.
Tue, Mar 10
Ronald Thompson, 69, was due to face trial in 2023 for 18 alleged sexual offences, but avoided trial after claims he was terminally ill.
The group has been struck from the Gangs Act list after police found no evidence of recent offending or ongoing activity.
Christchurch Metro area commander Superintendent Lane Todd described the incident as "very tragic" and said his dog had not been located.
Mon, Mar 9
Metservice meterologist Katie Lyons told 1News a cold front from the Southern Ocean will move up the South Island on Monday.
Sun, Mar 8
Up to 300 litres of lubricating oil leaked from HMNZS Te Kaha, with Environment Canterbury monitoring the clean‑up and warning the public to avoid affected areas.
A new generation of students have joined the group, which became a symbol of hope after the quake.
Environment
Sat, Mar 7
A letter to patients said rising demand and limited space could reduce dialysis from three sessions a week to two.
Health
A 56-year-old man was slapped with a $600 fine and a court summons for the "expensive bit of fun".
Fri, Mar 6
The mauling death of a woman in Northland and a dog attack on a Christchurch father and son have prompted calls for stricter controls.
Politics
Thu, Mar 5
While 1News was out with police, it was only a matter of minutes before several cars were stopped and issued infringement notices.
Wed, Mar 4
A Christchurch couple found $232,400 cash in the ceiling of their house are $40,000 richer – after a settlement was agreed in the High Court today.
Work is underway to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for identifying locations that pose safety risks for staff.
At the time, FENZ said testing showed low readings of an unknown chemical that led to four people being taken to hospital.
The man in his 50s is yet to enter a plea and name suppression will continue until at least May.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said Madeleine Fee committed multiple breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act with non-compliant building health and safety.
Tue, Mar 3
The three times weekly seasonal service will operate from October 27 2026 through to March 27 2027, providing more than 30,000 low fare seats annually between the two cities.
Mon, Mar 2
Coastguard said the people were cold and shaken, but relieved to be back on land.
Fri, Feb 27
"Spikes of stench" were expected to continue over the weekend from the Bromley plant, the Christchurch City Council said.
The Christchurch City Council is asking ratepayers whether they want to contribute to the rebuild of Christ Church Cathedral and the Canterbury Museum, among other buildings.
Emergency services were called to St Joseph's School just before 10am.
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said there will still be some tropical incursions in the coming weeks.
