Missing person: call for CCTV footage or information
UPDATED NOTICE: Police are continuing to appeal for information in relation to missing Christchurch man Michael McGrath. Michael has been missing for nearly two weeks and Police have grave concerns for his wellbeing.
A formal special notice has been released with the details of the information that Police are seeking in relation to Michael's disappearance. This will also be distributed as a flyer in the greater Halswell area including residential and retail premises. The overall focus of this investigation remains on finding Mr McGrath or any evidence relating to his whereabouts.
Police would like to hear from anyone in the Halswell area who may have CCTV cameras at their residential property or commercial premises.
While the search for Michael is ongoing there will be a heavy Police presence in the suburb of Halswell. Area searches will be undertaken with a focus on Checketts Avenue over the coming days.
Anyone who may have CCTV footage or information in relation to Michael’s disappearance is asked to call Christchurch Central Police Station on 03 363 7400. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% No
Appeal for information following burglaries: Christchurch
Police investigating a stolen trailer and motorcycles in the Christchurch area are seeking help from the public.
On Monday 15 December, Police received a report that the trailer [pictured] had been stolen sometime overnight on Sunday 14 December, from an address on Kairua Road in Hornby.
The trailer - registration U110C - was then used in a burglary of four motorcycles from an address on Almond Lane, Prebbleton on Monday 15 December.
Police have since located the trailer and are now needing the public’s assistance to try find where the trailer has been or who may have been driving the vehicle towing it.
If you have any information regarding the thefts or the trailers movements from Sunday 14 December, around 4pm, onwards please contact Police.
Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, please use reference number: 251215/1054.
Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously though Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using the same reference number.
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