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Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch.
Police were alerted to a concerning substance about 2.20pm today.
People are asked to avoid the area.
An increased police presence can be expected as safe removal of the substance is arranged.
Cordons … View moreCordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch.
Police were alerted to a concerning substance about 2.20pm today.
People are asked to avoid the area.
An increased police presence can be expected as safe removal of the substance is arranged.
Cordons will be removed once the area is safe.
Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public.
On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road, which occurred sometime between 19 February and 4 March.
Stolen from the church was a large … View morePolice investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public.
On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road, which occurred sometime between 19 February and 4 March.
Stolen from the church was a large brass Eagle lectern.
If anyone has seen this lectern, or has information that could assist Police’s investigations, please get in contact with us.
Police can be contacted via 105, either over the phone, or online.
Please reference the file number 260309/9096.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning.
Police were called to a Keri Place address around 4:35am to reports a vehicle was seen leaving the area at speed.
It was also reported that gunshots were heard.
Police attended … View moreA scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning.
Police were called to a Keri Place address around 4:35am to reports a vehicle was seen leaving the area at speed.
It was also reported that gunshots were heard.
Police attended and located evidence outside the property, which was unoccupied, to indicate a firearm had been discharged.
There will be a Police presence in the area while officers make a number of enquiries, working to determine what happened.
Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident.
The investigating team are looking for any photos, CCTV, or dashcam footage along Fitzgerald Avenue between Cambridge Terrace and Bealey Avenue … View morePolice investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident.
The investigating team are looking for any photos, CCTV, or dashcam footage along Fitzgerald Avenue between Cambridge Terrace and Bealey Avenue between 12.15pm and 12.45pm on Monday 9 February 2026 to aid in their enquiries.
If you have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage available covering travel between the section of road, please contact Police and quote file number 260209/0262.
The victim from the incident remains in hospital, in a stable condition.
A scene guard was put in place around the property where the incident occurred overnight, and Police are completing a scene examination which is expected to finish today.
Police will maintain an increased presence in the area as they carry out their enquiries and would like to reassure the public there is not believed to be any further threats to public safety.
Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public.
At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called to a fire at a commercial premises on Pilgrim Place.
Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says Police are seeking information… View moreChristchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public.
At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were called to a fire at a commercial premises on Pilgrim Place.
Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan says Police are seeking information from the public to help identify the man pictured.
- “We believe he has information that could assist with our investigations, and we’d like to speak with him.
- “We’re also interested in hearing from anybody who was in Pilgrim Place around 3:30am, or anybody with CCTV footage that we have not already spoken to.”
If you have information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, and reference file number 251223/0362.
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