Canterbury, New Zealand News from April 2020 - Briefly.nz

Canterbury

North Canterbury charged with breaching lockdown after driving 230km to go hunting

28 Apr

Body found in Christchurch forest was missing Japanese tourist

Radio New Zealand

25 Apr

Coal company Bathurst Resources loses appeal over $60m mining permits payment

24 Apr

Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near Carterton

Radio New Zealand

24 Apr

Motorcyclist found dead after overnight crash in central Otago

23 Apr

Man dies in head-on crash crash in Canterbury

22 Apr

Woman arrested after 25km police pursuit in Canterbury

19 Apr

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake south of Christchurch

18 Apr

Body found in Christchurch forest believed to be missing Japanese tourist

16 Apr

Endangered tūturuatu flown from Christchurch to predator-free Mana Island off Wellington coast despite lockdown

14 Apr

Timaru man arrested for breaking lockdown rules second time

10 Apr

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Lincoln

09 Apr

Christchurch pair arrested after police pursuit of stolen vehicle

08 Apr

Police watchdog finds Christchurch officers used unnecessary force during arrest after chase

Radio New Zealand

07 Apr

16 coronavirus cases at Christchurch dementia facility

06 Apr

Crusaders players break lockdown rules

06 Apr

Man arrested for coughing on shoppers in Christchurch

05 Apr

Magnitude 3.2 earth quake felt across Canterbury

04 Apr

Christchurch man fined for breaking lockdown restrictions

The Southland Times

02 Apr

Cyclist dies after being hit by van in North Canterbury

02 Apr