Police were at the scene on Hoani St in Christchurch's Northcote. Photo / Sam Sherwood / RNZPolice were at the scene on Hoani St in Christchurch's Northcote. Photo / Sam Sherwood / RNZBy RNZPolice have swarmed a Christchurch street after a reported home invasion where several people were injured. A reporter on the scene at Hoani Street in Northcote said there were multiple police cars and ambulances on the road. The reporter was told by police at the scene there had been reports of shots being fired, however this is yet to be confirmed.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 18, 2026 10:35 UTC