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Vehicles stolen near Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Police are warning motorists to be vigilant when parking vehicles on public roads surrounding Christchurch International Airport.
Christchurch bravery awards presented to police
The Governor-General, Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae, has presented four Christchurch Police officers and one former officer with bravery awards for their actions following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Police investigate spate of Avonside fires
Christchurch police are investigating a cluster of fires that occurred in the Avonside area in the early hours of this morning.
Assault on teenager at Edgeware
Police are trying to find two women who helped a 15-year-old girl who was assaulted on Edgeware Road near Manchester Street on Thursday.
Suspicious package presented at police station
Part of the Christchurch Central Police station was shut down for a time today after someone came to the public counter with a suspicious package. [Updated Report]
Possible preventive detention decision delayed
Sentencing of an 18-year-old from North Canterbury who has admitted two rapes has been delayed to get a more detailed assessment of the risk he poses.
Murder arrest after Redwood death
A 24-year-old man is expected to appear in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon charged with murder after an overnight incident at a Redwood house.
Arrest warrant: Benjamin Tapper Norris
Police are asking for information to find 19-year-old Benjamin Thomas Tapper-Norris who has a warrant out for his arrest.
Man admits role in arsons
Keri Martin Wakefield has now admitted he was the main offender in arson attacks that caused damage totalling $374,000.
Ten-year non-parole term for murder at housing complex
A 59-year-old man has been jailed for life with a non-parole term of 10 years for stabbing his neighbour to death with a boning knife at a Christchurch City Council housing complex in Spreydon.
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