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Don't leave keys in unoccupied patrol cars, police told
Police officers have been instructed not to leave keys in unoccupied cars after an incident in Southland in which a patrol car and two Glock pistols were stolen.
'A deathly silence': New Brighton residents frustrated by slow suburb revamp
A Christchurch residents' group is calling on the council to dump the regeneration group currently tasked with the job of revamping their local shopping area.
Murder victim was 'lamb to the slaughter' - partner
The murder of pregnant 21-year-old mother Angela Blackmoore in Christchurch in 1995 has been described as a cold-blooded execution.
Frustrated NZers still stuck in Peru want cooperation with Aussies
Eight more New Zealanders stranded in South America will return home today, while the first charter flight to repatriate German tourists stuck here has departed.
Murdered woman's father: 'The commission is our last hope'
A man who believes the wrong person was convicted of his daughter's murder is hoping the new Criminal Cases Review Commission will provide a last chance for justice for his daughter.
'Emotional' day for volunteers removing wall flowers for mosque victims
The thousands of flowers and tributes to the victims of the mosque shootings that run along 150m of the outside of the Botanic Gardens are being removed.
Chch police prosecutor diagnosed with measles
A police prosecutor in Christchurch has been diagnosed with measles, and the Law Society is warning its likely they have come into contact with many people.
Christchurch woman's murderer had killed before, it can be revealed
It can now be revealed that the man who murdered Nicole Tuxford in 2018 was found guilty of another murder decades earlier.
Minister says GCSB not involved in Anne-Marie Brady investigation
The country's spy agency was not involved in a police investigation into incidents involving a prominent critic of the Chinese government, the Minister of Police says.
Investigation into CTV building engineer to be reopened
Engineering New Zealand says it will reopen an investigation into the complaints made against Alan Reay, following a High Court ruling.
Flax baskets replace plastic bags at Christchurch supermarket
A Christchurch supermarket is using an ancient art to tackle a modern problem.
'We just wanted him to be enrolled at the local school'
A mother whose disabled son was turned away from his local school because it said it couldn't cope with his disability hopes the introduction of new support roles will stop this from happening to…
Sounds like history: Lyttelton's past brought back to life via app
Over the last two years Kris Herbert has been gathering audio of local children and interviewing long-standing Lyttelton residents on their experiences growing up in the town.
Free internet access for selected students to 'level the playing field'
Students from one of Christchurch's most economically deprived suburbs will get free internet access at home under a trial scheme launched today.
Tūī seen in Lyttelton for first time in 40 years
The bird may be a common sight in other parts of New Zealand, but they have largely disappeared from lowland areas of Canterbury.
'We do as much as we can to rescue and save people'
The final cost of rescuing an Australian soldier from Mount Aspiring is still unknown, but the Federated Mountain Clubs says a price should never be put on people's lives in deciding a rescue…
Appointments to trust too political - former Chch mayor
The appointment of two partners of former Labour MPs to a $600m charitable trust shows the way trust boards are appointed needs to change, a former mayor says.
From plastic tag to necklace: Business transforms waste to art
A Christchurch woman who has set up a small scale plastic recycling system says local councils need to look at copying her, and reduce the amount of plastic going into landfill.
'Generations of Kiwis have thought this was their land'
The government has missed its best opportunity in almost a century to protect access to the gateway to Arthur's Pass National Park, a neighbour to Mount White Station says.
Cannabis medication for kids with epilepsy can cost 'up to $100k'
The family of a 2-year-old boy with epilepsy say they are reliant on donations to fund the costly drug that helps improve their son's condition.
Calls for mental health system overhaul: 'Anguish and pleas for help'
Christchurch locals, among other regions, are pleading for urgent change in the mental health and addiction sectors, a panellist forum has found.
Decisions on Christchurch's red zone move a step closer
The decision on what to do with Christchurch's earthquake damaged red zone is one step closer, with the end of the public consultation period on the plan for the area.
Chch water: Council considers its options
Securing Christchurch's water system and ultimately stopping chlorination could cost as much as $40 million.
Chch pavilion proposal detracts from cathedral - Civic Trust
The head of the Christchurch Civic Trust says he's alarmed at a proposal to build a large pavilion across Cathedral Square.
Damning report reveals minefield of EQC shortfalls
The minister in charge of the Earthquake Commission has called for immediate changes to the organisation in response to a damning report.