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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Christchurch articles  Christchurch
    Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning
     10 January 2026
    Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning
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    The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash
    10 Jan: The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash... more
    An investigation's underway after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone
    10 Jan: An investigation's underway after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone... more
    Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city
    8 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city... more
    Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running
    8 Jan: Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running... more
    Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December
    8 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December... more
    The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027
    7 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027... more
    Cantabrian Rohan Ware is celebrating his maiden New Zealand bowls title
    6 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware is celebrating his maiden New Zealand bowls title... more
    Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch
    5 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware has beaten the best of Australia to win the men's singles title at the National Bowls Champs on home turf in Christchurch... more
    The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning
    5 Jan: The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning... more

     Most Popular Recent Christchurch News
     14 Dec: The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch ++++++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++
     20 Dec: Four people have been injured, one seriously, following a three-vehicle crash in Dunsandel in Canterbury ++++++++++
     16 Dec: Worksafe's taken early enforcement action against a Christchurch daycare, where five children and two staff suffered chemical burns ++++++++
     29 Dec: A person's seriously injured after a crash, where a car rolled in Christchurch's city central ++++++++
     17 Dec: A crash involving a power pole's closed some southbound lanes on the Christchurch Southern Motorway ++++++++
     15 Dec: Another Robertson will be at the helm of Canterbury for their NPC title defence in 2026 ++++++++

     Christchurch NewsLinks
      10 Jan: Body found in christchurch red zone (RadioNZ)
      10 Jan: Body found in christchurch red zone (Stuff.co.nz)
      10 Jan: Black jacks star joins elite company with 10th national title after maiden singles win (Stuff.co.nz)
      8 Jan: Queues in christchurch as new father-and-son supermarket looks to take on the duopoly (Stuff.co.nz)
      8 Jan: ‘these drivers are really reckless’: christchurch police seize 20 cars in driving crackdown (Stuff.co.nz)
      7 Jan: More bad news for splore festival as headliner pulls out (Stuff.co.nz)
      6 Jan: Nz house prices fell in 2025 but one city hit new peaks (Stuff.co.nz)
      5 Jan: Christchurch cordon lifted after bomb squad called in (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon 23:06

    Environment:
    MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast 21:56

    Entertainment:
    Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T both feature in Louis Vuitton's new travel-themed campaign 21:53

    Entertainment:
    Nell Fisher says her friends "don't care" that she stars in Stranger Things 21:23

    Environment:
    An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north 21:16

    Entertainment:
    Bodybuilder-turned-actress Jayne Trcka has been found dead at her home in California 20:53

    Entertainment:
    Kendall Jenner is celebrating "confidence" in her new role as a global fragrance ambassador for Emporio Armani 20:23

    Entertainment:
    A member of Mickey Rourke's own management team set up GoFundMe campaign for him "as a nice gesture" as he faced eviction from his home 19:53

    Entertainment:
    Kate Hudson doesn't regret making "sacrifices" for her family by staying at home to look after her kids 19:23

    Christchurch:
    Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning 18:56

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