Monday, 12 November 2012
CRIME 8:41PM
Police urge caution near Arthur's Pass as search continues ARTHUR'S PASS — Christchurch Police searching for two absconded parolees and an associate are now confident the men are currently, or have recently been, in the Arthur's Pass area - and are warning members of the public to be cautious in the vicinity.
By New Zealand Police
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Saturday, 14 January 2012
SEARCH AND RESCUE 7:32PM
Coast to Coast runners spark search ARTHUR'S PASS — A Search & Rescue Operation was launched about midday today after a group of four runners training for the Coast to Coast race were caught in bad weather.
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 3:00AM
Arthurs Pass - Search and Rescue ARTHUR'S PASS — A Search & Rescue Operation was launched at approximately midday today after a group of four runners training for the Coast to Coast race were caught in bad weather.
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Wednesday, 7 September 2011
TRAFFIC 8:30AM
State Highway 73 - Arthurs Pass to Otira ARTHUR'S PASS — Due to a road blockage, State Highway 73 Arthurs Pass to Otira is restricted to one lane and closed to towing vehicles until further notice.
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011
CRIME 9:20AM
Dead kea dumped at Arthur's Pass were shot ARTHUR'S PASS — Preliminary autopsy results from five dead kea dumped near Arthur’s Pass have confirmed that the birds were shot.
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Sunday, 15 May 2011
TRAFFIC 11:48AM
Proposal to improve safety on challenging section of SH73 ARTHUR'S PASS — The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) wants to hear what the public thinks of its proposal to improve safety between Mingha Bluff and Rough Creek on State Highway 73 (SH73) between Christchurch and Greymouth and within Arthur's Pass National Park.
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Sunday, 17 October 2010
SEARCH AND RESCUE 3:45PM
Tramper rescued in Mingha River, Arthurs Pass ARTHUR'S PASS — The missing tramper has been located safe and well by the rescue helicopter.
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Friday, 24 September 2010
TRAFFIC 3:19PM
Wind warning for Arthurs Pass ARTHUR'S PASS — Police warn motorists, driving high-sided trucks and caravans (to these vehicles only), that SHW 73 from Arthurs Pass to Springfield is closed to due to strong north-west winds being experienced in the area.
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Sunday, 5 April 2009
SEARCH AND RESCUE 11:07AM
Women survives two nights in car wreckage ARTHUR'S PASS — The missing woman Alison McDONALD was located this morning in her vehicle which had crashed between Arthurs Pass and Otira.
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Monday, 27 October 2008
TRAMPING 8:38AM
Warnings issued as Philistine claims life of another climber ARTHUR'S PASS — Another death on Mt Philistine, in Arthur's Pass National Park, has prompted warnings about the treacherous peak.
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 12:13AM
Fatal Fall near Arthur's Pass ARTHUR'S PASS — Last Thursday the 23 of October 2008, Mr Noel Clyde OIEN went climbing on Mt Philistine near Arthur's Pass.
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008
SEARCH AND RESCUE 10:22AM
Companion likely saved life of injured climber, say rescuers ARTHUR'S PASS — A climber made a "world record" dash to get help for his injured companion in Arthurs Pass yesterday, earning praise from rescuers.
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Monday, 26 February 2007
MOUNTAIN RUNNING 11:12AM
Roberts and Prince retain their peak ARTHUR'S PASS — Cantabrians Jacob Roberts and Lara Prince used perfect weather and course experience to defend their titles in the prestigious Avalanche Peak Challenge.
Almost 250 runners and trampers lined up in Arthur's Pass for Canterbury's premier mountain race.
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