Frontline police armed on average once a week
Some say this is the safest response - others warn it increases chance of violence.
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Balclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
The alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.
'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughter
Paul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.
'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
Questions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden death
No assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.
Chris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying lives
Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?
Nelson man charged in relation to Motueka shooting refusing to leave cell
Emergency services were called to the incident on Fry St shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Family of murdered Amber-Rose Rush react to killer's death in prison
Amber-Rose Rush's stepfather says he's relieved by Venod Skantha's death.
Police cleared: Man protested arrest after terror attack criticism
The man was arrested following the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15,2019.
Zipline rides planned for Conical Hill in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has lodged resource consent for the new attraction.
News and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial review
The mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.
Another 2 years behind bars for man who raped and murdered teen
15-year-old Kylie Smith, of Owaka, was murdered in 1991.
CDHB admits drug problem at Christchurch psychiatric facility
Use of synthetic cannabis has been confirmed by Canterbury District Health Board.
Another All Black injury blow: Big name out for entire season
All Blacks midfielder is out for the entire season.
Suspicious truck fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Clyde Rd at 6.24am.
Councillor fined for digging trench to fix huge 'puddle'
The council then spent nearly $10,000 plugging the trench due to safety concerns.
Christchurch terrorist in court today for fresh legal challenge
The mosque shooter will represent himself in court today.
Canterbury DHB races to use extra 1400 Covid vaccine doses
DHB made personal Facebook posts to advise people spare vaccines were up for grabs.
Christchurch mosque shooter launches fresh legal challenge
A hearing is scheduled tomorrow in the Auckland High Court.
Hospital overload: Patients forced to wait in the back of ambulance at EDs
The waits are occurring at Auckland, Middlemore and Christchurch hospitals.
Man 'believed to be involved' in shooting still on the run
One person was flown to Nelson Hospital after receiving gunshot wounds.
Burnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinate
Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
Rest home death: Elderly dementia resident charged with manslaughter dies
The man had been found unfit to stand trial following care home scuffle.
'Unrealistic goal': Ardern on ridding internet of all concerning content
She says there is now an online framework that didn't exist before the Christchurch Call.
Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for life for fraud
He had a gambling habit that involved him losing about $1 million with a betting agency.
Missing toddler cold case: Police fielding calls after $100K reward offer
Calls received from people claiming to have information about mysterious cold case.
Sir Richard Hadlee brings up a different kind of half century
You'll never look at Paddles the same again.
Covid-19 vaccine oversupply in Canterbury, doses expire today
The oversupply of 1400 doses was received last Friday.
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
Tahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theories
DoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.
He let his drunk friend drive him home. His brain will never be the same after crash
Eight parts of Isaac McCallum's brain were injured when his friend crashed his car.
Snow wonder! Southern ski fields cop early dusting
Up to 10cm of snow falls reported on Cardrona, Treble Cone and The Remarkables.
'Really hard done by': The region where deaths are expected to outweigh births
The region's population in 2018 was 32,400 and it is predicted to be 30,600 in 2048.
Police searching for man after serious firearms incident in Motueka
Police are looking for a man last seen leaving in a vehicle in the vicinity of Fry St.