Tag: north_canterbury

MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Red Alert for North Canterbury and Marlborough

6 Jul 2026 11:47 a.m. · Source: MetService

MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for North Canterbury and Marlborough, forecasting significant rain, gales, and snow with risks of flooding and travel disruption.

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Man Arrested for North Canterbury and Christchurch Burglaries, Vehicle Offenses

8 May 2026 6:37 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A man has been remanded in custody following a coordinated police investigation into burglaries and vehicle-related offenses across North Canterbury and Christchurch, with his next court appearance set for May 29.

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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging

4 Dec 2025 3:01 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin, with appearances on social media.

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