A standoff with police that forced major evacuations of Christchurch homes and businesses was the result of a man allegedly threatening to blow up his own home. Read...
A year 9 Christchurch student accused of assaulting two teachers with scissors has been kicked out of school and faces several charges in the youth court. Read...
James Morton stole $60,000 worth of bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters. But a judge has decided his sentence was too harsh - and gave him permission to apply for home detention because of his drug addiction. Read...