Photo: Dylan SmitsBy Sam Sherwood of RNZAn incident that left four people injured, one critically, in Christchurch is believed to involve rival gangs Black Power and the Mongrel Mob, RNZ understands. "There's always a presence, even when there's nothing going on, there's always police patrolling this area at night." "It is a bit unnerving, especially being a solo grandmother and being at home on my own with my… granddaughter, it's a bit scary," the woman, who did not want to be identified, said. "From what I've heard they haven't got anyone in relation to it yet so that's a bit scary knowing the people are still out there somewhere. Police appealed to anyone in the area who may have witnessed anything to contact them on 105 using file number 260218/3391.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2026 00:35 UTC