Fire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorway
The incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.
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Bodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspect
Defence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.
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Christchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.
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Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.
MetService Christchurch weather: February 10th
MetService Christchurch weather: February 10th
Suspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in Christchurch
Police have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.
Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.
'Amazing' Kiwi schoolboy ski champ killed in avalanche
Three people are said to have died in the disaster.
'We just want to know what happened to dad': Man found dead at house
The man was a 'hard-working, loving, caring' father-of-three, his son says.
Police investigating death, serious injury at Christchurch home
Police trying to establish how the person died after being called to the Bryndwr home.
Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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Person found dead at Christchurch house, another seriously hurt
Police say they are trying to establish how the person died.
Tribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alert
Patching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.
Christchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heat
City swelters under 30C for third straight day.
Power restored after 'major outage' at Christchurch Hospital
All systems including power, IT and phones were affected.
Teen pleads not guilty to murdering dog walker in Chch park
Nigel Wilson died eight days after he was stabbed multiple times.
Diverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel
"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.
Christchurch to lose post-quake chairs artwork as land put up for sale
The 185 white chairs have stood as a monument to the lives lost in the 2011 quakes.
'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocide
Body found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell
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A slew of problems, some pandemic-related, seem to have struck another builder.
Two people injured in house fire near concert venue
Multiple fire crews from Christchurch Central, Wigram and Spreydon were called to fire.
Man sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publications
The 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.
Rocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever shows
Legendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.
Builder sentenced for $300k tax evasion, spent money on Uber Eats, travel
Judge: 'Offending of this nature is akin to theft of the taxpayers from this country'.
Person hospitalised after incident at Christchurch’s Jellie Park
St John confirmed the patient was moderately injured.
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Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.
MetService Christchurch weather: January 21st
MetService Christchurch weather: January 21st
Governors Bay locals put police on to 'antisocial' drivers
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