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	Millions owed and assets sold: Christchurch restaurateur’s actions under scrutiny Stuff.co.nz - 16 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Thomas Kurian’s Indian restaurants were lauded. Now, he is facing scrutiny for selling off assets shortly before one of his businesses failed. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man, 17, to appear in Youth Court after person shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch RadioNZ - 15 Jan (RadioNZ) The man is due to appear in the Youth Court in Christchurch, charged with wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of others. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Friends mourn ‘genuine nice guy’ who died in Christchurch house fire Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police said they were called around 4pm on Tuesday to assist fire crews with the blaze at a property on Korimako Lane in Sydenham. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Christchurch man died while diving for seafood in Akaroa Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Chen You, from Halswell, died on Saturday, January 10, while out diving. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Christchurch man identified after fatal diving incident Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The 43-year-old could not be revived after being pulled from the water Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Man who died in Christchurch community housing fire was a 'good fella' Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police said they were called around 4pm on Tuesday to assist fire crews with the blaze at a property on Korimako Lane in Sydenham. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Office burglar stole food but left expensive gear. Then wrote a note apologising Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Two-minute noodles and a half-eaten packet of crackers were among items taken from a Christchurch office in December. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	It was a dream family road trip until their rented campervan broke down on day one Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) They’d paid almost $10,000 for a 21-day hire to drive to Christchurch, but barely got out of Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Dog rescued from car in Christchurch as temperature inside passes 49C RadioNZ - 14 Jan (RadioNZ) The SPCA is warning dog owners of the possibly `horrific outcomes` of leaving their pet in a hot vehicle. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Christchurch police operation targeting gang-related funeral ends with four arrests RadioNZ - 14 Jan (RadioNZ) One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General