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Police staff by car in bush location
3 Feb 2021 1:44pm News:
Canterbury

Update on missing Waimakariri swimmer

Police searching for the swimmer who went missing in Waimakariri River are now in a position to release his name. He is 38-year-old Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini, of Auckland. Kapu's ... More

1 min read
1 Feb 2021 6:34pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following Christchurch assault

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves:  Police are appealing for information following an assault on Oxford Terrace in the early hours of 31 January ... More

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Dive 1
1 Feb 2021 8:20am News:
Canterbury

Update: Search operation, Waimakariri River

The Police National Dive Squad is arriving this morning to assist in the search for the swimmer missing in the Waimakariri River. Their search efforts will focus on the area between the two ... More

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Dive 3
31 Jan 2021 3:09pm News:
Canterbury

Search operation, Waimakariri River

A search and rescue operation is underway after a man failed to return from the Waimakariri River last night. Police were called about 6.45pm after the man's friends were unable to locate ... More

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30 Jan 2021 8:41pm News:
Canterbury

Man dies after being swept out to sea north of Timaru

A man has died after being swept out to sea at Seadown, north of Timaru this afternoon.   Emergency services were called to the beach at 4.30pm.   Upon arrival, emergency services located a young ... More

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Handcuffing 1
29 Jan 2021 10:51pm News:
Canterbury

Arrest made in relation to Amberley fire

Police have arrested and charged a 63-year-old man in relation to the arson on Racecourse Road, Amberley this afternoon. He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday 2 ... More

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