Photo: NZ PoliceA man has been charged following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley, police say. Officers arrived at the scene to find the van's owner back up with the trailer. “The driver was extremely lucky to walk away from this,” Sgt Wilson said. Photo: NZ PoliceThe van’s owner was arrested at the scene. “This is also a great example of the public stepping up to help us,” Sgt Wilson said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2026 14:58 UTC