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	Christchurch man died while diving for seafood in Akaroa Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Chen You, from Halswell, died on Saturday, January 10, while out diving. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Christchurch man identified after fatal diving incident Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The 43-year-old could not be revived after being pulled from the water Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Man who died in Christchurch community housing fire was a 'good fella' Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police said they were called around 4pm on Tuesday to assist fire crews with the blaze at a property on Korimako Lane in Sydenham. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Office burglar stole food but left expensive gear. Then wrote a note apologising Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Two-minute noodles and a half-eaten packet of crackers were among items taken from a Christchurch office in December. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	It was a dream family road trip until their rented campervan broke down on day one Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) They’d paid almost $10,000 for a 21-day hire to drive to Christchurch, but barely got out of Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Dog rescued from car in Christchurch as temperature inside passes 49C RadioNZ - 14 Jan (RadioNZ) The SPCA is warning dog owners of the possibly `horrific outcomes` of leaving their pet in a hot vehicle. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch police operation targeting gang-related funeral ends with four arrests RadioNZ - 14 Jan (RadioNZ) One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Person who died in Christchurch apartment fire was community housing tenant RadioNZ - 14 Jan (RadioNZ) Otautahi Community Housing Trust says it`s saddened by the death of one of its tenants. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	‘Comedians know good whiskey’: Jimmy Carr spotted in Kiwi bar Stuff.co.nz - 14 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Carr was spotted at Whiskey Fiddle in Christchurch on Tuesday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's RadioNZ - 13 Jan (RadioNZ) Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Fairbrother clocked up 500 kilometres on the ride on Christmas Day Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General