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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Christchurch articles  Christchurch
    History beckons at Riccarton Racecourse this afternoon as Cup Week begins in Christchurch
     8 November 2025
    History beckons at Riccarton Racecourse this afternoon as Cup Week begins in Christchurch
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    A person's been arrested after armed police swarmed Innes Road in Christchurch's Mairehau this afternoon - called to reports of a gun
    7 Nov 2025: A person's been arrested after armed police swarmed Innes Road in Christchurch's Mairehau this afternoon - called to reports of a gun... more
    A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am
    7 Nov 2025: A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am... more
    Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has relished the challenge of defending against five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in the 83-79 defeat to the Adelaide 36ers at Christchurch
    7 Nov 2025: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has relished the challenge of defending against five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in the 83-79 defeat to the Adelaide 36ers at Christchurch... more
    Christchurch Police are looking for four young people - after two attempted robberies last night
    5 Nov 2025: Christchurch Police are looking for four young people - after two attempted robberies last night... more
    A return to the Black Caps beckons for Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hay
    5 Nov 2025: A return to the Black Caps beckons for Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hay... more
    Explosions have been heard at a scrub fire in in Canterbury's Darfield - which has claimed three structures since flaring into life about 10am
    4 Nov 2025: Explosions have been heard at a scrub fire in in Canterbury's Darfield - which has claimed three structures since flaring into life about 10am... more
    The future of two Stirling Sports stores in Christchurch is uncertain - as their parent company enters liquidation, owing three quarters of a million dollars
    3 Nov 2025: The future of two Stirling Sports stores in Christchurch is uncertain - as their parent company enters liquidation, owing three quarters of a million dollars... more
    Thirty-one firearms have been seized and six firearms licences suspended, after illegal hunting activities in North Canterbury
    3 Nov 2025: Thirty-one firearms have been seized and six firearms licences suspended, after illegal hunting activities in North Canterbury... more
    State Highway One in Christchurch's Hei Hei's now reopened - after a house fire forced it to close
    1 Nov 2025: State Highway One in Christchurch's Hei Hei's now reopened - after a house fire forced it to close... more

     Most Popular Recent Christchurch News
     03 Jan: The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder +++++++++++++++
     05 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 ++++++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast ++++++++++++
     03 Jan: Former Environment Canterbury Chair Craig Pauling has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Canterbury Banks Peninsula electorate +++++++++++
     03 Jan: A man has been arrested at the scene of a fire in central Christchurch this morning. Police were called to the scene on Worcester Street about 5:10am +++++++++++
     05 Jan: The army's bomb squad called to a Christchurch suburb after an item of concern was found this morning +++++++++
     12 Jan: Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening ++++++++

     Christchurch NewsLinks
      21 Jan: Election date announcement due as mps gather for caucus retreats (RadioNZ)
      21 Jan: Social media says a nz doctor was a convicted rapist. he was actually acquitted (Stuff.co.nz)
      20 Jan: Fire crews put out blaze at christchurch hospital (RadioNZ)
      20 Jan: Fire crews extinguish blaze at christchurch hospital (Stuff.co.nz)
      20 Jan: Fire crews battle blaze at christchurch hospital (RadioNZ)
      19 Jan: Christchurch to vanuatu flights to launch in coming months (RadioNZ)
      19 Jan: Christchurch airport launches direct flights to tropical island (Stuff.co.nz)
      17 Jan: ‘it was awful’: how south island united footballer deals with mosque tragedy (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Lila Moss has paid a loving tribute to mom Kate Moss on her birthday 7:40

    Business:
    Hopes our services sector is finally starting to turn a corner 7:37

    Cricket:
    Brendon McCullum's future as England cricket coach remains uncertain beyond next month's T20 World Cup 7:37

    Business:
    UK backs plan for China's new embassy in London at Royal Mint Court, despite spy fears 7:27

    Rugby:
    The next All Blacks coach will begin their tenure against an under-strength French side on July 4 7:27

    Law and Order:
    An inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children will analyse if New Zealand met its obligations under international law 7:17

    Entertainment:
    Michelle Randolph "can't believe" she can call herself an actress 7:10

    Entertainment:
    Timothee Chalamet is "very good" to Kylie Jenner, according to Caitlyn Jenner 6:40

    International:
    Why could Donald Trump's Board of Peace be a threat to the United Nations? 6:27

    Law and Order:
    A court's heard two children under 12 were allegedly beaten over several years, starved, forced to sleep outdoors and ultimately abandoned at an Oranga Tamariki office 6:27

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