A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called to an "item of concern". A police spokesperson said officers were sent to St Barnabas Lane in Fendalton about 8.45am. It is understood the item found was a hand grenade. "There is not believed to be any immediate threat or danger," the spokesperson said. The NZ Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squad (EOD) attended the incident.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 05, 2026 04:39 UTC