Man attacks rest home staff with walking frame
Police were called out to a rest home on Harewood road around 6pm, after a 62-year-old man attacked staff with a walking frame.
Police were called out to a rest home on Harewood road around 6pm, after a 62-year-old man attacked staff with a walking frame.
A man was killed in the early hours of this morning after being hit by a city-bound train in the Christchurch suburb of Belfast.
Police have arrested three people after a raid at the headquarters of the notorious Rebels motorcycle gang uncovered illicit drugs, weapons and cash.
A fork lift operator who rear-ended a truck at traffic lights in Christchurch last night blew one of the highest breath-alcohol levels ever recorded in New Zealand.
Pilot who was forced to make emergency landing accidentally starved chopper of fuel and had not flown aircraft for five years.
A rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.
Dog that savaged heavily pregnant Christchurch woman went "ballistic" after a male dog came to mate with it, says neighbour who stopped the attack.
Three people have appeared in court charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery in Christchurch.
A petition calling for the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Canterbury earthquake repairs has been presented to Labour Leader Andrew Little this morning.
Police don't know how long 3-year-old was wandering the streets.
Fire ripped through a Christchurch family's dream home hours after they moved in.
A climber was seriously injured after falling from a cliff in the Orton Bradley Park near Christchurch.
COMMENT: I think the earthquakes have been that hardship and challenge. They have brought out the best in people and reminded us all what's important.
A small earthquake has struck tonight near Chrstchurch.
Stressed-out mental health workers in Christchurch are expected to benefit from a $20 million government cash injection.
Police have confirmed two people were stabbed during a fight in Christchurch early this morning.
Police in Christchurch have found no evidence of an attempted abduction of two schoolboys in Christchurch on Wednesday.
The Christchurch City Council has admitted it was in the wrong when it put a listening device on a property without the owner's knowledge.
First Direct Taxis has said it will review its supply arrangements after a Christchurch wheelchair user was left stranded at the airport, despite booking in advance.
Cantabrians went to bed a little shaken last night after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck just after 11pm.
Some community boards are calling the Christchurch City Council's decision to close all freedom camping sites temporarily a sensible move.
A police officer escaped injury after his car was rammed by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit through Christchurch early today.
Reducing the use of a controversial pesticide in Christchurch could cost ratepayers nearly $90 million between now and 2025.
A farewell ceremony is being held for Christchurch's two thousand godwits this evening.
A three-minute free shuttle from the airport, and 10-minute drive to the central city. Set in seven acres, with award-winning native gardens.