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	‘They tied the train down’ - it was August 1, 1975 and Canterbury was hit by something it hasn’t seen since Stuff.co.nz - 1 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) It was a nor’wester like no other - August 1, 1975 remains the windiest day Christchurch has ever experienced. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch man who absconded from care 'considered dangerous' - police RadioNZ - 31 Jul (RadioNZ) Kieran Thomas, 35, was reported missing just before 6pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch Police seek Kieran Thomas, 35, after he absconded from care NZ Herald - 31 Jul (NZ Herald) Police were notified of the disappearance about 6pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	‘Dangerous’ Christchurch man escapes care agency facility Stuff.co.nz - 31 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Canterbury police are looking for Kieran Thomas who ‘absconded’ from the facility. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Two pedestrians hit by car in Christchurch RadioNZ - 31 Jul (RadioNZ) The police said the duo have sustained serious to moderate injuries. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Footage shows person surfing at Christchurch beach during tsunami advisory NZ Herald - 31 Jul (NZ Herald) New Zealanders have been on high alert after an earthquake off the coast of Russia. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Sport



	Police seek car owner in relation to Christchurch assault Stuff.co.nz - 31 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery in Christchurch’s Burnside area earlier this month. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Knife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch NZ Herald - 30 Jul (NZ Herald) A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Knife-wielding assailant allegedly threatens to kill striking nurses Stuff.co.nz - 30 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The man allegedly waved a large knife in the air and threatened to kill protesting nurses in central Christchurch before police arrested him. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Australian indie artist Keli Holiday announces New Zealand tour NZ Herald - 29 Jul (NZ Herald) Keli Holiday will tour NZ in September, starting in Christchurch on the 10th. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Entertainment