NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Nicola Willis is set to announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households today; Canterbury crowned top regional economy. Police investigating a violent central Christchurch stabbing are calling on the public to help identify a person they believe could assist in inquiries. Christchurch Metro CIB Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton said officers were called to Worcester St, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes St, around 10pm on Thursday, rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/police-hunt-offender-after-woman-reportedly-stabbed-in-central-christchurch/CMG7QUVYJZEM3DFYDCIHP4BK5A/">following reports a person had sustained wounds consistent with being stabbed. A woman was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries and underwent surgery. “We are now working to identify the person pictured as we believe they were in the area at the time of the incident and have information that can assist our investigation,” Rolton said.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2026 12:37 UTC