Jaime Cunningham

Nov 10, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Cunningham

Police told the Herald about 1% of their workforce have been investigated since 2021. More than three hundred police staff have been subject to criminal investigation since the start of 2021. Data released to Newstalk ZB under the Official Information Act shows 333 employees and constabulary staff have been looked into in that time. Eighty-nine of those investigations resulted in a criminal charge, and two were referred to Te Pae Oranga.

Sep 3, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Cunningham

Dick Tayler winning the 10,000m in the 1974 Commonwealth Games, the last time Christchurch hosted. Photo / Christchurch StarA report into the feasibility of Christchurch hosting the Commonwealth Games says no more money should be thrown at the idea. Mayor Phil Mauger requested a report from council and Christchurch NZ staff, on the viability of Greater Christchurch making a bid for the 2030 event at a council meeting in January.

Aug 1, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Katie Oliver |Jaime Cunningham

Christchurch Boys’ High School is investigating after a video circulated of a man being assaulted and made to eat pet food outside a fast-food restaurant. The video, which was shared on social media on Monday night, depicts the man on the ground, before being dragged out on to the street. The group of boys, at least one of whom appears to be in Christchurch Boys’ High uniform, proceed to punch the man to the ground. They continue to kick him for some time, before forcing him to eat pet food.

Aug 1, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Katie Oliver |Jaime Cunningham

Christchurch Boys' High School is investigating the incident. Photo / George HeardChristchurch Boys’ High School is investigating after a video circulated of a man being assaulted and made to eat pet food outside a fast-food restaurantThe video, which was shared on social media on Monday night, depicts the man on the ground, before being dragged out on to the street. The group of boys, at least one of whom appears to be in Christchurch Boys’ uniform, proceed to punch the man to the ground.

Jul 22, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Cunningham

A sperm whale died after stranding on Christchurch's South New Brighton Beach in November. Photo / Andy Fussell, Project JonahThe Department of Conservation spent $271,491 on 59 stranding events since January 2023. Kaitāia district faced the highest costs, despite Northland’s total of 39 beached animals. Meirene Hardy-Birch highlighted the varying costs, heavily influenced by location and number of animals.