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	ICIB Brokerweb picks up Chch-based advice firm Good Returns - 23 Jan (Good Returns) ICIB scales up; Christchurch-based Chris Boon scales down. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Good Returns Business



	Christchurch faces risk of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and large hail Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Canterbury, warning of heavy rain, large hail and possible flash flooding on Friday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	E-scooter rider dies after being hit by train in Christchurch Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Road closures around the scene are in place. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	E-scooter rider dies after being struck by train in Christchurch's Addington RadioNZ - 23 Jan (RadioNZ) A person has died after being struck by a train while riding an e-scooter in Christchurch`s Addington this morning. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	World Buskers Festival returns to Christchurch RadioNZ - 23 Jan (RadioNZ) From circus acts to street theatre and comedy, performers from 12 countries are converging on the city`s streets for ten days. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	North to south: Dates and venues confirmed for historic Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027 Stuff.co.nz - 22 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Historic first Women’s Lions tour will visit five cities and end with Christchurch test. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Serious injuries after Christchurch crash RadioNZ - 21 Jan (RadioNZ) The road is open after the crash. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Christopher Luxon announces election date for 7 November RadioNZ - 21 Jan (RadioNZ) Christopher Luxon made the announcement from National`s caucus retreat in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Crash blocks busy Christchurch intersection RadioNZ - 21 Jan (RadioNZ) One person has serious injuries. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Election date announcement due as MPs gather for caucus retreats RadioNZ - 21 Jan (RadioNZ) National MPs meet in Christchurch where leader Christopher Luxon is expected to announce this year`s election date, while Labour counterparts gather in West Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General