Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
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“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.
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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.
Police seek help finding two men after stabbing in Christchurch over weekend
Man taken to Christchurch Hospital after being stabbed at beachside mall
Drunk golfer mistakes stranger's house for mother's
The man punched the occupant, thinking there was a stranger in his mother’s house.
‘Sleepless with worry’: 4WD users hoon along riverbed abusing, threatening landowners
Police enforcement is needed, residents say.
John MacDonald: Are our roads the worst they've ever been?
OPINION: Have we got a broken roading system?
Christchurch shooting: Residents enjoying Six60 concert when shots rang out
Street subjected to shooting for second night in a row.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman critically injured
The accused appeared before JP Chris Rodgers on Saturday morning.
Kiwi glove maker challenging unexpectedly dirty industry
Supplying high-risk industries with quality and ethical gloves.
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Omicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.
Christchurch police investigating after four homes shot at
No one was injured in the incidents, which police believe are connected.
Holiday high? Forecasters optimistic for holidays
Meteorologists optimistic a ridge of high pressure might arrive just in time for Xmas.
'He was there five minutes': Nurse frustrated by Health Minister's visit
Nurse 'ticked off' by Andrew Little’s recent visit to Southland Hospital ED.
Woman in critical condition, man arrested after incident in Invercargill
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Bar worker 'unfairly dismissed' after pocketing customer's $50 voucher
The staffer wanted $40,000 compensation.
'Disgusting': Outrage after Eagle Brewing Twitter account posts racist comment
Brewery’s new owner says the company is not responsible for the post.
Canterbury town stuck on a highway still feels ignored
The Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.
John MacDonald: Three Waters is still a dog's breakfast
OPINION: Nothing is going to stop the Government's water reforms.