$60k of free bus trips taken
$60k of free bus trips taken
Cantabrians took advantage of free transport at the weekend — in droves.
Sophie Cornish
Russley pupils back to school after fire
Russley pupils back to school after fire
Classes have resumed for Russley School pupils after an unexpected holiday when a fire tore through four classrooms.
Counterfeit notes linked to gangs
Counterfeit notes linked to gangs
Gang members and associates have been linked to a wave of counterfeit notes in Canterbury.
Firefighter: The personal toll of 'purple calls'
Firefighter: The personal toll of 'purple calls'
'They might say: ‘What the f**k are you guys doing here? I called for an ambulance’.”
Firefighters' mental health at 'crisis point'
Firefighters' mental health at 'crisis point'
Suicides and life-threatening events are having a major impact on the mental health of firefighters who are called out to assist.
Firefighter: The personal toll of 'purple calls'
Firefighter: The personal toll of 'purple calls'
'They might say: ‘What the f**k are you guys doing here? I called for an ambulance’.”
Scammer calls; gets a fraud detective
Scammer calls; gets a fraud detective
Scammers got a bit more than they bargained for when they randomly called a Christchurch fraud detective.
Scammer calls; gets a fraud detective
Scammer calls; gets a fraud detective
Scammers got a bit more than they bargained for when they randomly called a Christchurch fraud detective.
Man charged in relation to Rakaia homicide inquiry
Man charged in relation to Rakaia homicide inquiry
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing on charges in relation to the death of a Canterbury dairy farm worker in Rakaia.
Scam warning for online selling platforms like Marketplace
Scam warning for online selling platforms like Marketplace
Scammers have been fleecing unsuspecting sellers and buyers on unregulated online selling platforms.
Youths arrested part of at-risk course
Youths arrested over robberies attended course for at-risk teens
Teenagers allegedly involved in a spate of aggravated robberies were part of a programme designed to get at-risk youth back on track.
Driver almost six times over the limit
Driver almost six times over the limit
A North New Brighton woman has recorded one of the highest ever drink driving readings in New Zealand.
House fire in Christchurch
House fire in Christchurch
Extra fire crews were called in after a house fire in Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon.
Men appear in court over Mongrel Mob stabbing
Men appear in court over Mongrel Mob stabbing
The main Christchurch District Court room was closed to the public as two men appeared on charges relating to the stabbing of a Mongrel Mob member.
Christchurch man charged with assaulting baby
Christchurch man charged with assaulting baby
A Christchurch man has been charged with the alleged assault of a 10-week old baby.
Insurance battle costly for Maddie
Insurance battle costly for Maddie
Thousands of dollars raised for Maddie Collins have been lost in a battle with an insurance company.
Arrest after alleged tomahawk threat
Arrest after alleged tomahawk threat
A man has been arrested in the central city after allegedly threatening a person with a tomahawk.
Truck driver recovers after fire
Truck driver recovers after fire
A driver is recovering after being rushed to hospital when his truck caught fire last week.
Teens arrested for alleged aggravated robbery
Teens arrested for alleged aggravated robbery
Three people, including two youths, have been arrested in relation to an alleged aggravated robbery in Christchurch.
Gifts flood in for 92-year-old theft victim
Gifts flood in for 92-year-old theft victim
Support has flooded in for 92-year-old Gordon Proctor who had his cellphone stolen after he fell onto the floor of a public toilet block.