Photo: RNZPolice have arrested three men after a serious incident in Christchurch that left four people injured, one critically. Emergency services were called to a property in Hoani St, in the suburb of Northcote, about 9.30pm on Wednesday. Two were due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today, and the 40-year-old was due to appear in Dunedin. Police were called to Hoani St, in the suburb of Northcote, on Wednesday nignt. Residents could expect to see police at the Hoani St property again today as a scene examination continued.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2026 00:55 UTC