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Two Christchurch Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint, Employees Assaulted
Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The first incident took place around 8:10 PM at a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley. Two individuals entered the establishment armed with a weapon, assaulted an…
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Four Arrested in Christchurch Gang Funeral Operation
Christchurch Police have arrested four people following a week-long operation centered around a gang-related funeral in the city. The operation began last Thursday, January 8, as gang members arrived in Christchurch and concluded yesterday, January 13, as they departed. Among…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchPolice OperationGang FuneralArrestsWeapons SeizedCommunity SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Police Recover Stolen Christmas Packages
Christchurch Police recovered numerous Christmas packages after a courier van theft on Friday, December 19. Following the theft report, police received multiple calls about three men acting suspiciously in Birdlings Flat. Acting Sergeant Daniel Ingram stated that police responded swiftly…
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Family remembers climber Connor Scott McKenzie as 'well centred, kind man'
The family of Connor Scott McKenzie, who died climbing Sabre Peak, has released a statement through the New Zealand Police, remembering him as a kind man who lived life to the fullest. Police are supporting the Coroner's investigation and have…
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FMA Investigates Chance Voight Investment Corporation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – is investigating Christchurch-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Limited (Chance Voight), its subsidiaries, and associated persons and entities. The investigation follows the FMA seeking the appointment of interim liquidators over…
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Flame of Hope to Light Up Christchurch for Special Olympics
Christchurch will host the Special Olympics NZ National Summer Games 2025, with pre-Games events including the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Opening Ceremony. The Torch Run will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00pm, starting from Victoria…
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Second Arrest in Christchurch Youth Offending Case
A second arrest has been made in Christchurch following an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday, November 30. A 17-year-old handed himself in to the police and is scheduled to appear in Youth Court today, facing charges related to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchYouth OffendingArrestAggravated RobberyOperation AnchorCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Deploy 'Eagle' Helicopter to Christchurch to Combat Youth Crime
Christchurch residents can expect increased police presence as Canterbury Police have launched a two-month operation aimed at disrupting youth-related crime. A key component of this operation is the temporary deployment of the Police Air Support Unit, known as the Eagle…
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Teenager Arrested After Christchurch Store Stabbing
A 14-year-old has been arrested by Christchurch Police after an aggravated robbery at a convenience store on Opawa Road. The incident occurred around 6.40am on Tuesday, December 2nd, when three offenders robbed the store. During the robbery, the store owner…
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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Three people have been arrested and charged after an investigation into the illegal sale of cannabis in Canterbury. Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area, revealing that a group, under the guise of a medicinal cannabis license,…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Clear Skies Follow Wet Start
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a shift from a wet week to clearer skies. Christchurch is already enjoying sunshine, with the North Island expected to see clouds dissipate this afternoon. MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said, “The trend of morning cloud…
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Police Investigate Wainoni Shooting, Reassure Public
Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Wainoni, Christchurch, on Monday evening, November 10. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan stated that police are following “strong lines of enquiry.” Authorities believe this to be an isolated incident and have…
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Police Investigate Gang-Related Shooting in Wainoni
Police are investigating a gang-related shooting in Wainoni last night. Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street and in the general area as enquiries continue. According to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant, police are following “good lines of enquiry”. “This…
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Woman Critically Injured in Christchurch Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, where a woman sustained a serious gunshot wound. Officers and ambulance services were called to a Shortland Street property at approximately 8:45 p.m. last night, where they found the woman in critical…
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Special Olympics Flame Arrives in Napier for Torch Run
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope will be in Napier this weekend as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, leading up to the National Summer Special Olympics Games. The event will take place this Saturday, November 1, at Anderson…
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Christchurch Northern Motorway Southbound Lanes Reopen After Crash
The southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway are now open after a multi-vehicle crash this morning. According to the New Zealand Police, the incident thankfully resulted in no serious injuries. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their…
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Missing Christchurch Girl Located Safe and Well
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchurch, has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities had issued an appeal for information regarding her whereabouts, and the public's response proved crucial in ensuring…
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to Support Special Olympics in Rotorua
Police are supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope in Rotorua. The Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Rotorua Police, will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 10.15am…
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Christchurch Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Car Theft
A 36-year-old man from Burwood is facing charges after allegedly reporting a false car theft in Christchurch. Police were called around 5.30am on Tuesday after the man claimed he was threatened by an armed assailant who stole his Volkswagen. He…
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Auckland Police Support Special Olympics with Torch Run
Police in Auckland are supporting Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope, building excitement for the Special Olympics Games in Christchurch from December 10-14. The Law Enforcement Torch Run includes three events in Auckland this…
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Auckland Police Support Special Olympics with Torch Run
Police are supporting Auckland’s Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope. This Law Enforcement Torch Run precedes the Special Olympics Games, which will be held at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch from December 10-14. Three events…
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Ignites Excitement for Special Olympics in Auckland
Auckland will host the Law Enforcement Torch Run this weekend, with police joining Special Olympics athletes to carry the Flame of Hope. This event supports the Special Olympics Games, scheduled to take place at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch from December…
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Police Investigate Sudden Death in Christchurch
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in Christchurch. The circumstances surrounding the death, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, are currently unclear. Police are seeking information from…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues ChristchurchEastern TerraceNew Zealand Policesudden deathinvestigationCrime StoppersCanterbury
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Christchurch Police Arrest Three Youths After Burglaries and Dangerous Driving Spree
Christchurch Police have apprehended three 14-year-old youths following an operation targeting suspects involved in a series of commercial burglaries across the city. The individuals were also wanted in connection to multiple instances of dangerous driving and vehicle thefts that occurred…
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Missing Christchurch Woman Found Dead
A 66-year-old woman who was reported missing in Christchurch has been found dead. Police Search and Rescue located her body at approximately 6 p.m. today. Police have expressed their gratitude to all those who assisted in the search efforts. These…
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Police Intensify Search for Missing Christchurch Woman
Police are appealing to the public for help in locating Tracy, a 66-year-old woman missing from Christchurch. Concerns are growing for her safety. She was reported missing around 1.20pm on Wednesday, September 17, after she missed a scheduled lunch. Her…
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Police Investigate Man's Injuries in Queenstown
Police are investigating an incident in Queenstown where a man sustained serious injuries. Officers were called to the intersection of Moke Lake Road and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road at approximately 6:15 pm yesterday. They located a man with unexplained injuries. He was…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues QueenstownMoke Lake RoadGlenorchy-Queenstown RoadDunedin HospitalChristchurchNew Zealand PoliceIncident Investigation
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Increased Police Presence in Christchurch After Gang Incident
Christchurch residents will see an increased police presence in the coming days after an unsuccessful arson attempt at a local gang pad. At approximately 7.30am today, flammable projectiles were thrown at the fence of a property on Cuffs Road. The…
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Countdown to Special Olympics National Summer Games Marked by Flame of Hope Lighting
Special Olympics athletes and members of New Zealand Police marked the 100-day countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games by lighting the Flame of Hope at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch this morning. The National Summer Games will…
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Greymouth Police Seek Public Help to Identify Man Possibly from Christchurch
Greymouth Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who could be from Christchurch, following an assault at a restaurant on Friday 8 August. The police believe the man pictured in released images may be able to assist…
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