A road in Clarkville, south of Kaiapoi, remains closed after a vehicle collided with a power pole. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Butchers ...

Emergency services were called to a property on Ferry Road just before 10 am on Thursday, following a violent altercation involving three people. Police said one person was taken to hospital with ...

Health New Zealand has lifted the algal bloom health warning for the Ashley River at Gorge Bridge, following a reduction in potentially toxic algae levels. Recent surveys indicated that the cover of ...

Two people have died in a crash in Clarkville, south of Kaiapoi, overnight. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Butchers Road at around 12:10am, ...

A Canterbury history enthusiast is calling on the public to help track down missing historic plaques, suspected to have been stolen. Leslie Gilder told chrislynchmedia.com she was shocked to discover ...

The death toll from California’s firestorm was expected to rise, authorities said, as wildfires continued to burn out of control in Los Angeles. The “Palisades fire” between Malibu and Santa Monica ...

The SPCA’s mobile desexing clinic has made its way to the South Island, offering vital support to remote communities. Housed in a purpose-built vehicle, the clinic provides free desexing services to ...

Kāinga Ora has reduced response times for dealing with disruptive tenant complaints, resolving cases in an average of 13 days compared to 60 days in early 2024. New data revealed that since July 2024, ...

Christchurch police say they are pursuing a strong line of enquiry after a young person was allegedly approached by a man who attempted to lure them into his vehicle. The incident occurred in Sydenham ...

Police were called to Rotherham Street just before midday. Witnesses reported hearing shouting as police officers instructed the public to move away from the area. Rotherham Street, from Elizabeth ...

Three people have been attacked by a dog in Woolston this morning, leaving one person in hospital. A police spokesman told chrislynchmedia.com they were called to a Ferry Road property at 9:45am after ...

“This morning, with a number of Police staff present, iwi from across Te Tau Ihu blessed the scene of yesterday’s tragic events,” he said. “I would like to thank iwi for their support, along with ...