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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    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

    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


    It follows two drownings and three hospitalisations around the country yesterday, after separate water events.

    And Search teams are still looking for a man last seen struggling in the Waikato River, near Graham Island, about 3.30 yesterday afternoon.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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