Smoke billows from house fire
Smoke billows from house fire
A Harewood family were inside when the fire started.
Sophie Cornish
Logistical issues in moving mosque shooting accused's trial
Logistical issues in moving mosque shooting accused's trial
With a 'huge bevy of witnesses', the logistics of moving the mosque shooting accused's trial out of Christchurch may see it stay in the city, says a QC.
Canterbury still leads pursuit numbers
Canterbury still leads pursuit numbers
The staggering number police pursuits in Canterbury continues, latest stats reveal.
Hold ups could be part of an initiation
Hold ups could be part of an initiation
The recent robberies are understood to be part of an initiation to be part of a group.
Counterfeit notes sweep through Canty
Counterfeit notes sweep through Canty
A staff member at a Christchurch bar was duped into accepting about $600 in fake notes, by a couple who claimed they were playing the pokies.
Inmate found with AK47 after bailed for funeral
Inmate found with AK47 after bailed for funeral
An inmate given court bail to attend a funeral went on the run and was found later with a military-style semi-automatic rifle.
Man charged after mother buys back stolen toy
Man charged after mother buys back stolen toy
A mother took matters into her own hands after her daughter’s electric ride-on car was stolen then posted for sale on Facebook just hours later.