Canterbury Police

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December 2025

• 4 Dec 2025Eagle helicopter deployed to Christchurch for two-month youth crime operation+2

October 2025

• 9 Oct 2025Investigation continues into man's sudden death in Beckenham
• 5 Oct 2025Police investigate perplexing death of a man in Beckenham+2

September 2025

• 20 Sep 2025Police seek help identifying man found dead in Heathcote Valley
• 1 Sep 2025Driver faces enforcement action after near-miss with child in Christchurch+1

August 2025

• 8 Aug 2025Canterbury police propose restructuring and role redeployments
• 6 Aug 2025Police assure Canterbury residents no stations will close under restructure
• 1 Aug 2025Man considered dangerous found after absconding from Christchurch mental health facility

June 2025

• 22 Jun 2025Body found in search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls+4

May 2025

• 14 May 2025Police seek help identifying man after Christchurch CBD hit-and-run

March 2025

• 4 Mar 2025Canterbury police issue infringements and impound cars after car event

January 2025

• 29 Jan 2025Police warn of violent robberies during online marketplace transactions
• 18 Jan 2025Police seek help identifying man after Christchurch school fire