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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water at Sumner Beach, Christchurch

12 Oct 2026 7:01 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police were called to Scarborough, Christchurch, after reports a person in the water may have suffered a medical event. The man could not be revived and his death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Missing Christchurch Woman Found Dead

18 Sep 2025 8:49 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 66-year-old woman missing in Christchurch was found deceased by Police Search and Rescue. The death is not suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner.

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