Articles by Scarlett Cvitanovich
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Politics
Dalziel 'really, really keen' to lead Chch through next regeneration phase
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 5:15AMIt was a rushed email to council colleagues after the news broke Lianne Dalziel will be seeking a second term as Christchurch's...
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National
New Brighton body remains unidentified
Monday, 23 November 2015, 12:08PMThe identify of a man found washed up on Christchurch's New Brighton beach yesterday morning remains a mystery and police...
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Emergency
Weather hindering Fox Glacier recovery operation
Monday, 23 November 2015, 5:18AMThe recovery operation for the bodies of seven people killed in Saturday's helicopter crash high on Fox Glacier may be impacted...
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National
Caution urged on wet Southern roads
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 8:14AMMotorists are being urged to take extra care on southern roads over the next three days. A winter storm is forecast over...
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National
Corrections call for pepper spray
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 8:24AMCorrections officers are calling for the same protection police have on the job. Convicted murderer Nikki Roper is in North...
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National
Police injured during domestic violence arrest
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 5:42AMTwo police officers injured during an arrest in Christchurch last night aren't expected to require further medical attention. A...
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Crime
Rampage driver flushed out with tear gas
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 6:02AMUPDATED 10.03AM: A real life Grand Theft Auto rampage had onlookers confused and Christchurch police scrambling last night. It...
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National
WINZ shooter back in court
Friday, 12 June 2015, 11:53AMThe man accused of killing two women at Ashburton's Work and Income office last year is back in court. Russell John Tully...
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Emergency
Police hope to recover quarry body today
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 10:44AMUpdated 12.24pm: Police hope to recover the body of digger driver Murray Taylor from his excavator today. The 56-year-old...
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Emergency
16 yo in hospital after assault outside Dunedin party
Sunday, 24 May 2015, 6:38PMDunedin police are investigating an unprovoked and sustained assault outside a party, which has left a teenager in hospital...
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Crime
Dunedin police on alert following aggravated robbery
Sunday, 24 May 2015, 5:05PMA dairy owner has been left shaken after the aggravated robbery of his Dunedin store last night. At about 8.45pm on Saturday...
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Christchurch
Fatal Christchurch crash investigation ongoing
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 8:51AMPolice investigations are continuing into a fatal crash involving two cars and a truck on Christchurch's Gardeners Road yesterday...
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Christchurch
Unexpected donation saves beloved theatre
Monday, 20 April 2015, 12:08PMAn unexpected overseas donation has helped Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal exceed its fundraising target. It had to raise...
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Crime
Man in court over high-speed crash
Monday, 20 April 2015, 8:38AMA Blenheim man will appear in court next week after crashing at high speed in the town's main street in the early hours of...
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Christchurch
Consultation on Christchurch long term plan
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 8:03AMChristchurch residents can have their say from today on the city council's long-term plan, which includes solutions to help...
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Christchurch
Christchurch bus system on track
Monday, 16 March 2015, 8:43AMChristchurch's multi-million dollar Bus Interchange is on track to be operational by winter. The 53 million dollar facility...
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National
Relief for Christchurch's homeless
Monday, 16 March 2015, 5:16AMThere's relief that vulnerable people in Christchurch struggling to find accommodation will get some help from the government. It's...
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National
Christchurch prepares to remember Feb 22 earthquake
Monday, 16 February 2015, 10:35AMChristchurch is preparing for the fourth memorial of the February 22 earthquake. Sunday will mark four years since the 6.3...
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National
Concerns raised over earthquake insurance delays
Monday, 16 February 2015, 8:08AMPrivate insurers have paid out almost $14 billion in settling Canterbury earthquake claims. At the end of December, $8.17...
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Health
Christchurch Hospital 'emergency' patients soar
Monday, 16 February 2015, 6:27AMThe increase in the rebuild population in Canterbury is believed to be responsible for the huge jump in the number of people...
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Education
Parata unveils two Christchurch high school sites
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 11:05AMA new site for two Christchurch high schools has been revealed. Education Minister Hekia Parata says Avonside Girls' High...
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National
Canterbury blazes 'too close for comfort'
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 5:12AMUPDATED 12.34PM: Fire crews are still at the site of a blaze which wiped out a house, and threatened dozens of others on...
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Emergency
Picture-taking tourist lucky to survive fall
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 6:33AMA lesson learnt by one tourist in Fiordland National Park. The 21-year-old woman had gone past the barrier on the Chasm Walk,...
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Upper North Island
Toxic algae found in Ashburton river
Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 12:46PMPeople are being warned to stay away from the Ashburton River after a potentially toxic algae was found. Increased levels...