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Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning

10 January 2026

The Harbourmaster pulled a person from the water about 1.15 this afternoon, but they weren't able to be revived.

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11 Jan: One person's in a serious condition and another's in a moderate condition in Christchurch Hospital after facing difficulties in the water near Herbeden Avenue this evening

11 Jan: Christchurch Police have arrested a man, after a vehicle crashed into a house and power pole in Somerfield

10 Jan: The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash

10 Jan: An investigation's underway after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone

08 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city

08 Jan: Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running

08 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December

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