Tag: christchurch
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Christchurch Man Arrested After Months Evading Police
A 44-year-old Christchurch man, who had been evading police since August last year, has been arrested. The man, described as a known gang associate, had breached his conditions, failed to appear in court, and frequently changed vehicles and addresses to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on axe attack report, missing woman, and Israeli ministers ban
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Christchurch police did not investigate a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses about a mental health patient who claimed to have attacked a woman with an axe. RNZ said the police cited limited information and…
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Christchurch Police Renew Appeal to Find Missing 79-Year-Old With Dementia
Police in Christchurch are renewing their appeal for help in the search for 79-year-old Elisabeth “Lis” Nicholls, who has dementia and was last seen a week ago at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said…
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Police Update on Search for Missing Christchurch Woman
Police will hold a stand-up in central Christchurch at 2.30pm today concerning the search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will address the media. Interested media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details.…
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Media Monitor: Man sentenced for murder of 83-year-old
RNZ is reporting that Elliot Cameron was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps. RNZ said Cameron, a mental health patient, murdered Phelps in her Christchurch home in October of last year. He will serve…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportMedical ScienceEconomySocial IssuesLegal RNZElliot CameronFrances Anne PhelpsChristchurchMurderSentencingRNZ News
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Search Resumes for Missing 79-Year-Old Elisabeth in Christchurch
The search for 79-year-old Elisabeth, a missing woman, has resumed in Christchurch after being paused due to poor weather. Police Search and Rescue, along with Land Search and Rescue volunteers, are focusing on the Fendalton and Riccarton areas. Residents may…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing Elderly Woman in Riccarton
Christchurch Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 79-year-old Elisabeth, who has been missing since approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th. Elisabeth was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton. She was wearing blue pants, a…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement ChristchurchRiccartonmissing personsearch and rescueSenior Sergeant Todd WebleyBartlett StreetNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Vulnerable Missing Woman in Christchurch
Police in Christchurch are asking for the public's help to find Elisabeth, a 79-year-old vulnerable missing person. Elisabeth was last seen on Bartlett Street, Riccarton, last night. There have also been unconfirmed reports of Elisabeth being seen in Moana Vale…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Christchurchmissing personNew Zealand PoliceRiccartonMoana ValeBartlett StreetPublic Safety
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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court after being arrested for driving with excess breath alcohol in Oamaru. At approximately 5.20pm, police were alerted to a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway One. Police located the vehicle on…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Teen's Death, Healthcare Disparities, and More
RNZ is reporting that a teenager has died after being critically injured while playing a game based on the "Run It" craze in Palmerston North. RNZ said the teen was 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who worked at Mainfreight Transport. In other…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Vandalism, Rugby Camp, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting several stories, including one about a Hamilton bookstore owner who is upset about a serial vandal targeting biographies of New Zealand women. RNZ also reports that Auckland FC's coach, Steve Corica, is angry after the…
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Crash Closes Lanes on Christchurch Southern Motorway
A serious crash has closed the southern/western lanes of the Christchurch Southern Motorway (State Highway 76) at Wigram. The incident occurred near the Awatea Road bridge, between Curletts Road and Halswell Junction Road, around 6pm. Northern/eastern lanes are heavily congested.…
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New Zealand Firearms Registry Logs 400,000th Firearm
New Zealand's Firearms Registry has recorded its 400,000th firearm linked to a licence holder. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority reported over 1,000 guns were added to the Registry on May 1. Currently, 36 percent of licensed gun owners,…
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NZ Police Seize $9M Worth of Cocaine, Arrest Four
A joint operation between Canterbury Police, New Zealand Customs, and the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) has led to the seizure of over 25kg of cocaine and the arrest of four men across New Zealand. The operation, which followed information…
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Missing Addington Woman Located Safe and Well
A 50-year-old woman, who was reported missing from the Addington area on April 16th, has been found safe and well, according to police. Authorities have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in providing information that led to…
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