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![Construction trucks break onto a public park, use as a “shortcut” to the site for weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Construction trucks break onto a public park, use as a “shortcut” to the site for weeks
The Christchurch reserve now has muddied grass as a result of trucks commuting through it.
![NZ's youngest mayor on leave as deputy urged to resign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ's youngest mayor on leave as deputy urged to resign
A requisition has been signed by seven Gore District councillors
![Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours
The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.
![Explosion in Canterbury sparks emergency response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Explosion in Canterbury sparks emergency response
Two fire trucks remain on the scene after arriving just before 9pm tonight.
![Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
![Grand jury indict US cops who killed 22yo Kiwi, pair lose jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grand jury indict US cops who killed 22yo Kiwi, pair lose jobs
Christian Glass, 22, died on June 11 after he was shot by police in Colorado, USA
![Dramatic police helicopter chase: Man steals car, dumps at BP station, steals another](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dramatic police helicopter chase: Man steals car, dumps at BP station, steals another
The helicopter has been seen pursuing a car through Heathcote near the Port Hills.
![Christchurch tram hits Uber Eats car parked by tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch tram hits Uber Eats car parked by tracks
According to a witness, the driver received a standing ovation as he returned to his car.
![Tend buys half stake in healthcare player](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tend buys half stake in healthcare player
Online primary care provider buys into GP service Better Health.
!['Unfathomably difficult time' - Family share heartbreak after Bexley dog walking death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unfathomably difficult time' - Family share heartbreak after Bexley dog walking death
The donations will go towards funeral costs and counselling for the family.
![Staffing shortages could hamper tourist spending in Queenstown, report warns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Staffing shortages could hamper tourist spending in Queenstown, report warns
Record levels of spending during what's a lucrative ski season might not be repeated.
![In tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
In tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savings
Westpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.
!['You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thug
Lured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.
!['No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis
The patient Joshua Linder has since died.
![John MacDonald: When it comes to mental health, the Government is failing us](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
John MacDonald: When it comes to mental health, the Government is failing us
Delay in the decision on future of Hillmorton in-patient mental health unit.
![‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event
Queenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.
![Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'
The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.
![Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision
Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.
![Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
![Christchurch dog-walker dies eight days after being allegedly stabbed by teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch dog-walker dies eight days after being allegedly stabbed by teen
The man was walking his dog when allegedly stabbed multiple times by an 18-year-old.
![Mother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bail
Psychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.
![Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge
Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.
!['What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store manager](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store manager
James Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.
![John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?
OPINION: The Prime Minister personally wants to see the voting age lowered.
![Police dog handler’s car stolen: Man appears in court; remanded in custody](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police dog handler’s car stolen: Man appears in court; remanded in custody
A 28-year-old is accused of stealing patrol car after being bitten by police dog.
![The NZ destinations listed on Travel + Leisure’s top 50](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The NZ destinations listed on Travel + Leisure’s top 50
One for planning ahead, NZ was one of the top long-haul destinations on the list.
![Christchurch City Council urged to take lead on beach dog problems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch City Council urged to take lead on beach dog problems
There have been 12 dog attacks on animals and people in Greater New Brighton.
![Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies
Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.
![Christchurch dog walkers reclaim Bexley Reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch dog walkers reclaim Bexley Reserve
Some residents have felt uneasy since a man was stabbed multiple times.