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Religious leader arrested in Operation Aurora faces serious sexual assault charges
Community

Religious leader arrested in Operation Aurora faces serious sexual assault charges

A religious leader with Pacific ties was arrested and faces multiple serious sexual assault charges following a police investigation.

By Ben Hargreaves ·
Christchurch students suffer head injuries after bottles thrown at Riccarton parties
News
Christchurch students suffer head injuries after bottles thrown at Riccarton parties

At least five tertiary students were injured when glass bottles were thrown between neighbouring parties on Hanrahan Street in Riccarton.

By Ben Hargreaves · 23 Mar
Religious leader arrested in Operation Aurora faces serious sexual assault charges
Community
Religious leader arrested in Operation Aurora faces serious sexual assault charges

A religious leader with Pacific ties was arrested and faces multiple serious sexual assault charges following a police investigation.

By Ben Hargreaves · 24 Mar
Former All Black Adam Whitelock tops Bayleys Sumner sales after career switch
Property
Former All Black Adam Whitelock tops Bayleys Sumner sales after career switch

Former Crusaders and Canterbury rugby star Adam Whitelock has become Bayleys Sumner's top salesperson in 2024/25, applying his professional athlete work ethic to real estate.

By Maia Tūhoe · 24 Mar
Christchurch Armageddon VIP sells out for Te Pae weekend
Lifestyle
Christchurch Armageddon VIP sells out for Te Pae weekend

Christchurch Armageddon’s VIP Gold Pass has sold out ahead of the March 21–22, 2026 Te Pae expo, with general entry still available.

By Aroha Mitchell · 23 Mar