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	Person in custody after another critically injured in Parklands, Christchurch RadioNZ - 23 Jul (RadioNZ) Emergency services were called to Lamorna Road just before 8pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Person in custody after emergency incident in Parklands, Christchurch NZ Herald - 23 Jul (NZ Herald) Police and Hato Hone St John were called to the scene about 7.50pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Christchurch RSA president, whale rescuer Jim Lilley dies Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Lilley was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and the community in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch newborn baby abuser, murderer Michael Topp loses appeal over conviction NZ Herald - 23 Jul (NZ Herald) The Court of Appeal dismissed Michael Topp’s appeal against his murder conviction. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Coroner seeks tougher controls on corporate boxing events RadioNZ - 23 Jul (RadioNZ) Christchurch man Kain Parsons died after receiving 30 blows to his head in under three minutes. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Kiwi surgeon in Australia sacked after toxic behaviour reports Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Greg Malham, who grew up in Christchurch, had been working at Warringal Private Hospital in Melbourne. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fire in roof of business in Christchurch RadioNZ - 23 Jul (RadioNZ) FENZ says the fire spread from machinery in the commercial building in Wigram. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Drag racing car's parachute may have contributed to fatal crash - coroner RadioNZ - 23 Jul (RadioNZ) A Christchurch drag racer died after losing control at almost 250km/h and crashing into a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car`s parachute and harness may have contributed to his death. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Ed Sheeran to return to New Zealand for new tour next year Stuff.co.nz - 22 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The singer-songwriter will play shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in support of his new album. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Pop superstar Ed Sheeran to perform Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch stadium concerts in January 2026 NZ Herald - 22 Jul (NZ Herald) The singer was last on Kiwi shores in 2023 with his Mathematics Tour. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Entertainment