Woolston Village alcohol ban announced
The ban was supported in a petition signed by 173 residents.
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NZ Post delivering 2.2 million parcels a week in lead-up to Christmas
The cut-off for sending parcels via NZ Post's economy service is Monday, December 19.
Government warns the public of scamming risk over holidays
The DIA received hundreds of complaints about large-scale phishing scams.
Christchurch shootings: Four gang members arrested, items seized
Police are reassuring the community the offending is taken seriously.
Fossil hunters should be ‘strung and quartered’
Whale fossil was not only one taken by two offenders.
Man hospitalised after car stolen, attacked on street
The incident happened early this morning.
Online Lotto player wins $6.3 million Powerball jackpot
Tonight's lotto numbers were 9, 22, 26, 31, 32, 33. Bonus ball was 15. Powerball was 8.
Christchurch council’s CEO pockets another pay rise
The city council boss saw her salary jump 1.4 per cent a year ago.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Simeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protesters
It follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.
Young giraffe at Christchurch wildlife park dies after health battle
Staff confirmed Zasiri broke his leg shortly after his birth in October last year.
Away from the manger: Family plan baby’s first backcountry Christmas in West Coast bivvy
Parents of a six-month-old have chosen some Christmas accommodation with a difference.
Timaru gang members arrested on robbery, kidnapping, drug charges
The Armed Offenders Squad helped police search a house, arresting two men, 39 and 28.
Police station burgled in Canterbury
A police station in Canterbury was burgled overnight.
Women, child injured after driver falls asleep, causing crash
The driver had just finished working a 12-hour shift.
The prickly PM: Keeping it real? Or is there more to it?
Yesterday, Ardern was heard calling David Seymour 'an arrogant prick'.
Furious wife and cousin who latched on to her anger plotted brutal murder, sentenced
The wife of a slain dairy farmer plotted his death, using her cousin as a scapegoat.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Police raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot at
The raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.
“Crucial role': Solo father sentenced to prison for role in meth dealing operation
The man was involved in making travel bookings, storing cash and gear, and counting money.
'Hoping and praying': Crash victim in coma with multiple broken bones in face
“He has substantial damages to his face, needing intensive facial surgery."
Person who died in Lake Coleridge crash named
The person who died was 22-year-old Christopher Andrew Scurfield.
Person dies after emergency service call-out at New Brighton beach
Person found unresponsive in the water.
Former teacher jailed over sexually abusing pupils denied parole
He pleaded guilty to 20 indecent assaults against seven pupils.
'Playing silly buggers': Offender uses PM's positive Covid test to avoid sentencing
The disqualified driver claimed he couldn't attend court because he has Covid.
Person cut from vehicle after Dunedin head-on crash
Firefighters freed the 'mechanically trapped' person at the scene of the accident.
$37m jump-start: Auto parts start-up stages record capital raise
Startup tackles a simple-sounding but actually fiendishly tricky problem.
Youth Crime: Data shows big increases in south Auckland and Canterbury, rife in Bay of Plenty
Oranga Tamariki's Ben Hannifan says there's been a 2 per cent national youth crime drop.
Arson charge for no-show Outram hermit
John Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.
John MacDonald: All I want for Christmas is a new Local Government Minister
OPINION: Nanaia Mahuta has blown it and I don’t believe a word she says anymore.
Rescue under way at Mt Cook
A person has sustained an injury and requires special assistance to get out.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.