Tag: ashburton
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Between Ashburton and Fairton
A serious two-vehicle crash has closed Rakaia Highway/State Highway 1 between Ashburton and Fairton in Canterbury. Police were alerted to the incident around 7:20pm.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters Road ClosureSH1AshburtonFairtonCanterburySerious Crash UnitAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Cannabis Operation Busted in Ashburton, One Arrested
Acting on a tip-off, police in Ashburton discovered a large cannabis growing operation, seizing drugs and cash. A 54-year-old man has been charged and will appear in court.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AshburtonCannabisCrimestoppersDrug TradeNew Zealand PoliceArrestCultivation
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Fatal Crash in Ashburton: Police Seek Witnesses
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Ashburton involving a car and an electric wheelchair. They are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help determine the circumstances.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters Ashburtonfatal crashBurnett Streetelectric wheelchairSenior Sergeant Janine BowdenNew Zealand PolicePark Street