Shooting incident in Christchurch CBD
Police were alerted just after 11.15am on Tuesday (30 August) that a man has been injured in a serious incident in Christchurch central. It is believed that the man has been shot and has now been taken to the hospital.
Armed police are present around the area near the roundabout of Hereford St and Stanmore Rd and cordons are likely to stay in place for the afternoon while the scene examination is underway. Motorists are best to stay away from the area to avoid delays.
Police are asking for anyone with information or concerns to make contact by:
- calling 105 and quoting file number 220830/8157
- sharing information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers....
UPDATE: Cordons were lifted at 4.15pm
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.8% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.7% No
Book Cellar Christmas Opening hours
Merry Christmas from The Book Cellar!
The summer break is the perfect time to relax with a book or two (or three or four…). And, of course, books make excellent gifts. There is still time to come in and find the perfect read for you or someone else.
We are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week as usual, then our Christmas hours are:
Monday 22nd December, 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 24th December, 10am – 12noon
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day), 10am – 1pm (last day for the year).
We will reopen with our usual hours on Thursday 8th January 2026
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