Articles by Devon Bolger, NZ Herald
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National
ChCh stabbing: No resignations at mental health facility since attack
Friday, 1 July 2022, 12:11pmThere have been no resignations at a mental health unit in Christchurch since a patient on community leave allegedly murdered...
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Christchurch
Black ice possible as frost set to hit Canterbury after snowfall
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 3:33pmBlack ice could be a concern for motorists in Canterbury tomorrow with a frost expected overnight. It comes after snow fell...
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Christchurch
'Tough time': Mother of mosque attack victim assaulted in aggravated robbery
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 3:22pmThe mother of a Christchurch mosque attack victim has been left shaken after being dragged across the floor of the dairy...
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National
'Sudden jolt': Passenger train hits slip caused by severe weather
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 10:05amA trip on the country's scenic TranzAlpine train took a turn for the worse when it hit a slip yesterday afternoon. The train...
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National
Two people, two dogs winched to safety after becoming stuck on track
Friday, 3 June 2022, 11:27amTwo people and two dogs have been winched to safety after becoming stuck due to rising river levels. A search was launched...
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Entertainment
Search underway for two people, three dogs after beacon alert
Friday, 3 June 2022, 9:01amA search is under way for two missing people and their three dogs in North Canterbury. A spokesperson for the Rescue Coordination...
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Crime
'Absolutely terrified': Family shaken after gunshots fired in gang dispute
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 8:19amPolice are investigating further after reports of gunshots in Christchurch last night. Police say they were called to a fight...
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Christchurch
One person injured, trapped in 'nose to tail' crash in Christchurch
Friday, 27 May 2022, 9:17amTwo people have been injured in a crash in Islington this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection...
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Christchurch
Christchurch multi-million dollar stadium opening delayed
Monday, 23 May 2022, 9:44amThe opening date of Christchurch's multi-million dollar stadium Te Kaha has been delayed again. The new completion date...
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Lower North Island
'Hunker down' - Levin tornado's trail of destruction
Friday, 20 May 2022, 8:29amA tornado has ripped through Levin this morning causing widespread damage, with downed trees and powerlines blocking roads...
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Christchurch
Teenager missing in Christchurch for a week
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 11:41amPolice are concerned for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing in Christchurch for a week. Madaysha, 14, has been reported...
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Upper South Island
Rail line 'washed away' in heavy rain, repair work under way
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 10:34amHeavy rain that hit the West Coast this week has damaged and forced the closure of a rail line between Buller and Ngākawau. Severe...
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Christchurch
'Great surprise': Rare glimpse of humpback whale near Akaroa Harbour
Monday, 9 May 2022, 2:23pmLucky cruise passengers in Akaroa Harbour have caught a rare glimpse of a humpback whale in the area. The whale was spotted...
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Christchurch
'Like an earthquake': Car crashes into sleeping man's bedroom
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 2:13pmAmrit pal Singh was asleep in bed when he awoke to a car crashing through the door of his bedroom, heading straight towards...
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Christchurch
'Just crazy': Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes into house
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10:19amA person has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a house in Christchurch early this morning. Emergency services were...
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Emergency
One dead after vehicle goes down bank on West Coast
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 9:33amOne person has died after a serious crash in Kumara this morning. The single-vehicle crash on the Taramakau Highway (SH6)...
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Health
23 Covid deaths, 9830 cases as Omicron wave continues in South
Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 12:09pmThere are 9830 new community cases of Covid-19 and a further 23 people have died with the virus. There are 473 people in...
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Christchurch
22-year-old killed in crash was St John ambulance officer
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 2:46pmA 22-year-old killed in a crash in Christchurch last night was an off-duty St John ambulance officer. The crash at the intersection...
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Health
DHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to drop
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 11:36amCanterbury District Health Board staff are being urged not to become complacent as cases begin to drop. Chief executive Peter...
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Upper South Island
Rescue under way of man trapped in national park
Monday, 11 April 2022, 11:01amA man has been rescued after spending the night in Arthur's Pass National Park. The Rescue Coordination Centre was alerted...
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National
'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year falls
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 10:57amThe first snowfall of the year has given a light coating to mountains in the South Island after a cold front moved across...
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Lower South Island
1000ha Waituna blaze threatens 'significant' wetland
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 2:29pmA large fire is burning in an "extremely significant" wetland in Southland with Ngāi Tahu fearing some of the species that...
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Christchurch
Police investigate sudden death of woman in Christchurch
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 10:38amAn investigation is under way into a sudden death at a property in Christchurch this morning. Police were called to the property...
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Lower South Island
Tramper missing on Milford Track since Sunday
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 10:00amA rescue operation is underway for a tramper missing on the Milford Track since Sunday. Police say despite extensive searching...
