Christchurch Police are becoming concerned about the gradual increase in people talking and texting on their hand held cell phones over recent weeks.
"When the law changed under the Land ... More
Two males have been charged after shots were fired at a cyclist and bus in Christchurch today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas says that about 3pm a single shot was fired at a ... More
Police have recovered drugs believed to be methamphetamine after a motorcyclist sped past a Police Highway Patrol car.
The incident occurred around midday yesterday (Wednesday, 3 February) ... More
Canterbury has had a road fatality free January, following on from 2009 as a record year for having the lowest road fatalities in Canterbury since the 1970s.
"This is the result of the ... More
Three trampers have been airlifted out of the Ruahines after being cut off by rising creek water.
A man and woman from Rongotea aged 50 and 35 went into the Ruahines on Saturday with the ... More
A temporary release prisoner has walked away from his place of work in Christchurch, this afternoon.
Piripi Wiremu RAROA, aged 24 years, walked off at about 1pm today, Tuesday 2 February ... More