Kiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring bracelet
Tony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.
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Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
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Christchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirls
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the areas.
RSA expels former president for medal cheating
Bruce Blackburn has one month to consider an appeal after Rolleston RSA decision.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.
Death of Christchurch baby 'unexplained', police say
Police have given more information about a sudden death in Christchurch.
Comancheros gang pad stripped of branding days after whole chapter arrested
Police crackdown on gang, alleging Auckland-Christchurch drugs supply link.
Cash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case, lawyer says
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Death at Christchurch property being investigated by police
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Opinion: Spinning its wheels- new transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent past
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Christchurch City Council told to scrap the idea of hosting the Commonwealth Games
The mayor's dream of bidding for the 2030 event has hit a hurdle.
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
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He took loans out, pawned precious items – and his family had no idea.
Finders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof space
Police say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.
Serial shoplifter facing dozens of charges, $400 worth of chocolate among thefts
The 46-year-old woman faces more than 80 charges.
Waipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spread
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.
Investigators seeking witnesses in Wellington plane fire
Dramatic video on social media showed the plane arriving with smoke billowing behind it.
'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnight
The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.
Jarrod Gilbert: Comanchero bust shows drawback of banning patches
OPINION: Since arriving in NZ, the Comancheros have become public enemy number one.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
'A national shame': Lax enforcement over child support arrears slammed
A Christchurch mother has slammed a lack of enforcement over child support arrears.
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Memorial plaque honours Korean ski champs killed in Geraldine crash
Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.
Canterbury man charged after police car rammed twice
The man reversed his vehicle into the police car twice.
Canterbury wildfire spreading at pine forest
Five helicopters have been working to control the blaze.
'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrests
Every patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.
Five teens arrested in Canterbury after vehicle theft spree, tunnel collision
Police say the driving could easily have resulted in someone being killed.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug trade
Police arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.
Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
The Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbing
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson.
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Contracted for four years as an assistant, Leon MacDonald is gone after five tests.