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Woolston pharmacy robbed at knifepoint

Christchurch police are investigating a knife-point robbery at a pharmacy on Ferry Road, Woolston.
Police investigating two suspicious fires

Police are investigating two suspicious fires in the Christchurch area overnight.
Canterbury car thieves target Mazda Demios

Over the past four months Canterbury Police have seen a marked increase in the number of Mazda Demio vehicles stolen.
Police ‘sting’ catches out licensees

Canterbury police say they are “very disappointed” with the results of liquor licence testing with under-age customers being able to buy alcohol.
Community Magistrates begin Christchurch sittings

Community Magistrates have begun sitting in Christchurch for the first time.
Laneway Cafe marks Year One

Laneway Café has marked its first year in its permanent premises in Durham Street with a one-year birthday party for its regulars.
Icecream burglar caught inside home

A “Goldilocks” burglary involving icecream and vodka took a serious turn when a baby’s cystic fibrosis medication was poured down the sink.
Man threatened with gun by intruders

Canterbury Police are appealing for information after two men forced their way into a man’s home in Christchurch and threatened him with a gun.
Dragon flies at New Brighton Kite Day

Dragon kite gets airborne at the annual Kite Day at New Brighton beach today. No crime in sight anywhere.
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