Named: Man accused of killing toddler
Roofer Troy Taylor was the boyfriend of the 15-month-old boy's mother.
Roofer Troy Taylor was the boyfriend of the 15-month-old boy's mother.
A Christchurch property manager is under police investigation and facing a misconduct charge after a man's death in the February 2011 quake.
Emergency services were called to Hagley Park in Christchurch this afternoon where a body was discovered.
An investigation will begin shortly, after firefighters were called to a suburban building fire at 4am today.
A 3-year-old girl who died in a tragic accident while playing with an older sibling will not be named.
Police have confirmed nobody is trapped after a truck rolled at a Christchurch roundabout this morning.
A crowd of more than 20,000 is expected for the glitz and glamour at Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day.
One week before senior prizegiving, 18-year-old Jake Bailey was told he might not live to see the day.
Bullrush will not be banned from a Christchurch school despite two students breaking bones during games this week.
Three teens have been arrested after a Turkish visitor was allegedly befriended, bashed and robbed at a Christchurch beach last night.
A Christchurch man who bashed a pensioner unconscious before "taunting" him and stomping on his head has today been jailed for more than eight years.
A driver accused of a series of separate car crashes before being stopped by police and allegedly tasered has been remanded in custody.
A man accused of trying to enter a Christchurch Work and Income office with a gun and letting off a shot outside, also threatened to kill Winz workers, police are now alleging.
A Christchurch motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a car while riding with a group of eight yesterday.
Police will not release his name until his family has been informed.
A teenager who denies murdering a Christchurch pensioner can today (Fri.) be named for the first time.
A dispute over a dirty, "bloodstained" wedding dress has left a bride-to-be distraught as her big day nears and a businessman changing his systems.
A child on a toy scooter was hit by a Porsche which was trying to overtake traffic queued at an intersection, police say.
A $60,000 stash of drugs, tobacco, and cellphones that police say was destined to be smuggled into a Christchurch prison has been intercepted by authorities.
Police have released the name of the cyclist who died in a downhill crash in Christchurch on Thursday.
Police search for three males who were in a white van with dark tinted windows.
There's a renewed sense of optimism in the Christchurch business community.
Man believed to be in his 50s was seen cycling downhill before fatal smash.
New Zealand Cup and Show week was previewed in Christchurch yesterday with a business breakfast to celebrate the annual event's influence in the region.
Mitchell Moulton, 32, appeared in the city's district court this afternoon and was ordered to stay in custody until his next appearance.
A man has been arrested after threatening the Linwood Work and Income office with a firearm this morning.
A van was captured on CCTV footage speeding the wrong way along Salisbury St in Christchurch before the driver was killed in a collision with a car, police said.
Canterbury Police are investigating the crash between a bus and private motor vehicle.
Seventeen-year-old accused of sending letters threatening to harm young pupils in exchange for money.
Police were called to the St Martins shops after a concerned member of the public reported a man carrying a handgun about 3.15pm.