False alarms keep city firefighters busy
False alarms keep city firefighters busy
Christchurch firefighters attended 6236 false alarm incidents between 2018 and 2020.
Matt Slaughter
Top fire investigator calls for security cameras on the Port Hills
Top fire investigator calls for security cameras on the Port Hills
One of Christchurch’s leading fire investigators, Ken Legat, says security cameras could help catch arsonists on the Port Hills.
Quick thinking during fire earns Maddy award
Aranui girl rewarded for quick thinking that saved family from house fire
The actions of Christchurch 10-year-old Maddy Flattery-Donohoe potentially saved her neighbours from a house fire.
Climber and his friends rescue trapped lamb
‘All in a day’s work’: Climber and friends pull off heroic rescue of lamb trapped on cliff face
Somewhere on the Crater Rim Walkway near Lyttelton a lamb will be thanking its lucky stars after climber Matt Winter saved its life.
Frustration over investigation into Addington break-ins
Frustration over investigation into Addington break-ins
Business owners have criticised Christchurch police for a lack of effort to investigate a man who they say broke into staff vehicles.
Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security
'There were a dozen cars that had their windows down': Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security
Police say some Canterbury residents continue to be too casual when it comes to locking their vehicles.
Girl’s support cat goes missing
Canterbury girl’s support cat goes missing, fears the worst
A Prebbleton family is devastated after the mysterious loss of their cat Milo - a support animal for their daughter Isabella who has a head injury.
The one that didn’t get away
One that didn’t get away: Novice angler hooks big fish in Canterbury river
Rolleston’s Vicky Van Der Zwet is hooked on salmon fishing after catching a big one over the weekend.
Cops investigate fight involving pupils from up to five schools
Cops investigate fight involving pupils from up to five schools
Police will investigate an altercation involving Christchurch high school pupils, which resulted in one possibly having their arm broken.
Police investigate student altercation
Police investigate altercation between Christchurch high school students after arm broken
Police will investigate an altercation involving several Christchurch high school students, which resulted in one possibly having their arm broken.
Bid to avert forest fire destroying homes
Bid to avert forest fire destroying Canterbury homes in area deemed a 'potential hazard'
People living near a Canterbury forest will meet with fire chiefs on Thursday to learn what they should do if a blaze, similar to that at Lake Ohau, breaks out this summer.
Spate of copper wire thefts from building sites
Spate of copper wire thefts from Canterbury building sites
Copper wiring is being targeted by thieves on construction sites in Canterbury.
Husband and wife take over New World Rolleston
Husband and wife take over Canterbury township's New World
A Canterbury New World that employs about 200 people is now under new ownership.
Low crime rate leaves residents feeling safe
Low crime rate leaves residents feeling safe
New data has revealed a Canterbury district has the lowest crime rate in New Zealand. Matt Slaughter spoke to residents about what makes their area safe.
High number of drink drivers 'disappointing'
Police disappointed with Canterbury drink drivers
Police say they will be "out and about more at night" after seeing a high number of heavily intoxicated drivers on Canterbury roads recently.
Council manager sentenced after stealing $25,500
Council manager sentenced after stealing $25,500
A former Canterbury council manager who stole about $25,500 from her employer and a group which provides technology help to seniors has been sentenced.
Consent to build supermarket declined
Lincoln Countdown plan: Consent to build supermarket in Canterbury town declined
More people wanted a Countdown in Lincoln than opposed it - but it hasn’t stopped an independent commissioner from turning down its resource consent bid.
Is the mysterious big cat on the move?
Is the mysterious big cat on the move?
A mysterious big black cat reportedly spotted at the Halswell Quarry last month may now be on the prowl in Heathcote Valley.
New ambulances able to transport six patients
Big new ambulances added to Christchurch fleet for patient transfers
Three very spacious new ambulances will make moving patients between Christchurch hospitals and care homes much easier.
The meth and the money in Canterbury
The meth and the money in Canterbury
Nearly $100 million in cash and assets from methamphetamine dealing has been seized by Canterbury police over the past five years.