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Police Name Man Who Died at Sumner Beach
New Zealand Police have named Hemi Tuki, 51, of Christchurch, as the man who reportedly suffered a medical event and died at Sumner Beach on Sunday. The incident has been referred to the Coroner.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceSumner BeachHemi TukiChristchurchCoronerName release
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Seymour: Costco's Christchurch Fast-Track Store Bid Proves Deregulation Works
ACT Leader David Seymour says Costco's proposed Christchurch store using Fast-Track shows cutting red tape brings competition and lower grocery prices, as ACT pushes a one-stop consenting shop.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyTradeLegal ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourCostcoChristchurchFast-Tracksupermarket competitionderegulation
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Greenpeace to Host Great Freshwater Debate in Christchurch on October 19
Labour, NZ First, the Greens and Opportunity have confirmed attendance, while National, Act and Te Pāti Māori are being urged to join.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial Issues GreenpeaceThe Great Freshwater Debatefreshwater pollutionAotearoaChristchurchlivestreampoliticsGreat Freshwater DebateRhiannon MackieNew Zealand ElectionDavid Williams
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Man Charged Following Series of EV Charger Thefts in Christchurch
A 26-year-old Christchurch man faces five counts of theft over $2,000 after police allege he cut and stole EV charging cables, disrupting users and costing network providers.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationEnergy New Zealand PoliceChristchurchEV charger theftCanterbury Rural PoliceInspector Peter CooperChristchurch District CourtCrime Stoppers
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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water at Sumner Beach, Christchurch
Police were called to Scarborough, Christchurch, after reports a person in the water may have suffered a medical event. The man could not be revived and his death has been referred to the Coroner.
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Police Seek CCTV and Dash Cam Footage After Fatal Dyers Pass Road Crash
Christchurch police name 79-year-old cyclist Michael James Hancock as the man who died in a fatal crash on Dyers Pass Road and appeal for footage and information on a white hatchback.
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Man Charged With Murder Over Phillipstown Double Homicide
The 58-year-old faces two murder charges, attempted murder and wounding with intent, and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday.
Law EnforcementLegal PhillipstownChristchurchNew Zealand Policedouble homicidemurder chargeOllivers RoadGreg MurtonHomicide investigationOlliviers RoadCrime StoppersDetective Inspector Nicola Reeves
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Police Seek Driver of White Hatchback After Fatal Christchurch Cycling Crash
The cyclist died at the scene on Dyers Pass Road, and Police want to speak with the driver of a small white hatchback seen heading towards Governors Bay.
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Government Investigates Christchurch Planning Rules at Former Apollo Stadium Site
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop launches investigation into whether Christchurch District Plan rules are blocking housing, economic growth and redevelopment of the 4.93-hectare Apollo Projects Stadium site in Addington.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateLegalEconomy Chris BishopChristchurchApollo Projects StadiumResource Management ActPhil MaugerRMA ReformHousingNew Zealand Government
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Christchurch Man, 60, Charged Over Braydon Hepworth Death
The man faces charges of concealing Hepworth's body and making a false statement, and is due in Christchurch District Court this morning.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceBraydon HepworthChristchurchChristchurch District CourtScott Andersonconcealment of bodyfalse statementHereford StreetCrime Stoppersdeath investigationmissing person investigationLinwoodEdgeware
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Settled Weather Into Weekend Before Tasman Low Brings Rain, Mid-Twenties for South Island
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk nationwide through Tuesday 13 October, with Christchurch and Ashburton expected to reach 24C.
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Police Complete Scene Examination in Search for Missing Braydon Hepworth
Christchurch Police have finished examining the address believed to be Braydon Hepworth's last known address, as the investigation into his disappearance continues and officers renew appeals for information.
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Police Name Woman Killed in Edgeware Homicide
New Zealand Police have named 37-year-old Sarah Megan Brown as the woman who died in a serious incident in Edgeware, Christchurch, as enquiries into her death continue.
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Christchurch Police Seek Family of WWI Soldier to Claim Found Medals
Medals belonging to Private Victor Powell, killed in France at 25, were found during a search warrant in Christchurch. Police want to reunite them with his family.
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Man Charged With Murder Over Edgeware Woman's Death
A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a Purchas Street property in Edgeware, Christchurch, with police saying they are not seeking anyone else.
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Operation Kale: Nine Firearms, Drugs and Cash Seized in Christchurch; Three King Cobra Gang Members Arrested
Christchurch police seize nine firearms, more than a kilogram of cannabis and $15,000 in cash, arresting three King Cobra gang members after a Northcote search tied to a cannabis supply investigation.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceOperation KaleChristchurchKing Cobra gangFirearms seizureCannabisGang Disruption Unit
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead in Edgeware, Christchurch
Police called to a Purchas Street property before 6am found a woman deceased. A second person at the address is assisting enquiries and police say there is no risk to public safety.
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Five Youths Arrested After Christchurch Crime Spree, Shopkeeper Assault
Five youths were arrested in Christchurch after a day of car thefts, dangerous driving and an assault on a shopkeeper, with police still seeking anyone else involved.
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Charges Laid After Christchurch Memorial Plaques Stolen
A 40-year-old man faces theft charges after memorial plaques worth more than $2000 were removed from central Christchurch in mid-August, with a helmetless cyclist stop leading to his arrest.
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MetService Outlook: Active Front to Sweep North Over New Zealand
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low to moderate confidence of severe gales for parts of New Zealand from Sunday, with heavy rain and brief heavy snow also possible.
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Police Appeal for Information on Missing Christchurch Man Braydon
New Zealand Police have issued an appeal for information after Braydon was reported missing from Christchurch, releasing a photograph in a bid to help locate him.
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Police Appeal for Sightings of Missing Christchurch Man Braydon Hepworth
Police are appealing to the public for sightings of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth, reported missing from Christchurch and last seen on England Street in Linwood on 14 September.
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Airbnb Tells NZ Hosts MBIE Ruling on Christchurch Apartment Is a First, but Law Unchanged
Airbnb says MBIE's first "change of use" ruling on a Christchurch short-term rental applies to one apartment only, and it is seeking council assurance on enforcement.
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Christchurch Southern Motorway Reopens After Crash
Christchurch's Southern Motorway has reopened following an earlier crash, with police thanking motorists for their patience during the closure.
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Serious Crash Blocks Lanes on Christchurch's Southern Motorway
A car and truck crash on Christchurch's Southern Motorway has left one person in a serious condition and reduced west-bound traffic to a single lane.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceChristchurchSouthern MotorwaySerious CrashCurletts RoadShands RoadRoad Traffic Incident
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Person Dies in Hospital After Christchurch Crash
One person has died in hospital after a single vehicle crash on Kilkenny Close in Christchurch on Thursday 10 September, police say, as enquiries continue.
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Missing Christchurch Woman Located Safe and Well
A woman reported missing in Christchurch, last seen on Monday, has been located safe and well, with Police thanking those who provided information that assisted in finding her.
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Police Appeal for Information on Missing Christchurch Woman Stacey
Stacey failed to return home from her usual morning walk in Redgrave Street, Christchurch, on Monday 14 September. Police say her behaviour is out of character and her family is increasingly concerned.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceChristchurchMissing personRedgrave StreetHoon HayCrime StoppersDan Overend
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Ferry Road in Christchurch Reopens After Early Morning Crash
Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Christchurch has reopened after a crash around 5.30am that sent two people to hospital, one critically injured.
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Ferry Road in Woolston Blocked After Car and Pedestrian Crash
Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston, Christchurch is blocked after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian, with injuries reported.
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