Man charged with murder over double homicide in Christchurch

Saturday 10 October 2026 · 5 outlets · 8 reports · updated Sun 11 Oct, 3:21pm

A 58-year-old is set to face two charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and one charge of wounding with intent.

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First reported by 1News, Sat 10 Oct, 7:51am · 8 reports from 4 outlets over 31 hours

1NewsSat 10 Oct, 7:51am

Man charged with murder over double homicide in Christchurch (opens in new tab)
StuffSat 10 Oct, 7:58am

Two men in their 50s killed after neighbour entered their flat, Christchurch police say (opens in new tab)
- Heavy police presence at scene of Christchurch homicide (opens in new tab) Sat 10 Oct, 8:31am
- Police speak after man charged with murder after double homicide (opens in new tab) Sat 10 Oct, 1:10pm
NZ HeraldSat 10 Oct, 11:12am

Christchurch homicide: Two dead and two seriously injured, man facing murder charges (opens in new tab)
The PressSat 10 Oct, 1:34pm

Man charged with two murders after double homicide in Christchurch (opens in new tab)
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- ‘Ride on, Brother’: Former gang president believed to be one of two Christchurch murder victims (opens in new tab) Sun 11 Oct, 3:21pm