Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.
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Christchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the public
Police say they are yet to locate those involved.
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Teen learner driver in court over crash that killed 18yo girl
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
10 youths arrested after crime spree
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Mongols gang pad raided by police after reports of stabbing
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Survivor ‘absolutely broken’ after girlfriend dies in crash
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The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Cold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?
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Canterbury student exec resigns after sexual assault accusation
A female student still has 'nightmares, constant anxiety, and frequent panic attacks'.
Gang motorbike ride sparks police interest - and praise
Multiple infringement notices were given, a motorbike impounded and a man arrested.
'We didn’t care what happened to the car': Secrets of a reformed boy racer
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Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
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Mongols MC gang affiliates crash on way to Christchurch event
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Body found on beach: Police approach family of teen missing for four months
A family member said the body's clothes matched their brother's when he disappeared.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in country
Neha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.
The Big Read: Christchurch mayor on Commonwealth Games, fast cars, and dreaming big
The mayor sits down with Kurt Bayer to reflect on his first year in office.
In the rough: Golf course faces losing 14th hole from rising sea levels
Club members worried over 'impossible' consent required.
'Demand outstrips supply': Christchurch city mall spots fill up
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'It wasn’t my time to go': Swimmer brought back from the dead thanks rescuers
The woman suffered cardiac arrest in the lap pools and was dragged out by a mother.
Back from the dead: Children save drowning woman during swimming lessons
A mother dived in to revive the swimmer as two children tried keeping her above water.
New charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearm
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support
Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.
Missing Christchurch boy found safe and well
The young person reported missing in Linwood has been located.
Christchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possession
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
One man's $360m plans for two of his six retirement villages: Graham Wilkinson
One man owns six big NZ retirement villages.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
Christchurch earthquakes: Artist recreates lost buildings in miniature
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Watch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Pest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.
Police seize Comancheros gang motorbikes
The bikes were seized as part of a nationwide crackdown on gangs.