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- Cordons in place after serious incident in Papatoetoeon October 1, 2026
Police said they are responding to the incident in Cambridge Terrace after receiving the call at 6:40pm on Thursday.
- Search for missing woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho continueson October 1, 2026
Erika Rodrigues Coelho has not been seen or heard from in weeks, with her rental car found near Coronet Peak.
- NZ fishing guides call for cap on number of seasonal Australian guideson October 1, 2026
The New Zealand Professional Guides Association want to cap the number of guides in the country.
- Massage therapist jailed for more than 11 years on sexual offence chargeson October 1, 2026
Neil Yardeni was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on 21 charges including rape, sexual violation and indecent assault.
- Dunedin police probe unexplained deathon October 1, 2026
Police are investigating after a man was found unresponsive on Leckhampton Court, with the street closed most of Thursday.
- Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Glen Innes incidenton October 1, 2026
St John says it was notified of an incident on Sunnymead Road, Glen Innes at 2.47pm on Thursday.
- Bikepackers to take on ‘ridiculous looking ride’ to the six corners of Golden Bayon October 1, 2026
Bikepacking enthusiasts will gather in Golden Bay this weekend to take on a gruelling challenge that takes riders to remote coastlines and through national […]
- World War I medals of Far North soldier uncovered in Christchurchon October 1, 2026
Police are hoping to track down the relatives of Private Victor Powell after his medals were found at a Christchurch property.
- Cycle groups welcome road rule changes but walking advocates cite increased riskon October 1, 2026
The rules which come into effect today aim to improve safety for non-motorists on the roads and footpaths.
- New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis injured in crash in Auckland last weekon October 1, 2026
Curtis says he suffered internal injuries.


