Woman charged with arson after Christchurch church fire

Monday 7 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 12:55pm

A 35-year-old woman has appeared in court following an alleged arson at Life Church QE2 in New Brighton. The fire reportedly started in the children's area after the woman allegedly used a kettlebell to break into the building. She has been granted interim name suppression and remains in custody.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:18pm

   Christchurch, New Brighton church fire: Woman charged with arson appears in court (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:25pm

   Woman accused of setting church alight given name suppression (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 12:55pm

   Woman accused of Christchurch church fire remanded in custody (opens in new tab)