South New Brighton School lockdown following vehicle crash and firearm reports

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 4:18pm

South New Brighton School entered lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after a car collided with two parked vehicles on Rocking Horse Road. Police are searching for an offender reported to have fled the scene with a firearm. The school's lockdown has since been lifted.

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1. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 3:03pm

   Christchurch school in lockdown after nearby incident (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 3:05pm

   South New Brighton School, Christchurch goes in lockdown after crash, reports of offender with gun (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 11 Nov 2025, 3:28pm

   Christchurch school in lockdown after nearby firearm incident (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 4:18pm

   Christchurch primary school lockdown lifted, police still searching for reported armed offender (opens in new tab)