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flag Residents in Christchurch’s Burnside area were evacuated on March 12, 2026, after a high-risk explosive was found on Sheffield Crescent, with no injuries reported.

flag Residents in Christchurch’s Burnside area were told to evacuate on March 12, 2026, after a high-risk explosive was found on Sheffield Crescent. flag Police issued an emergency alert around 2:20 p.m., establishing cordons and increasing patrols while specialists worked to safely remove the substance. flag Several businesses were evacuated, with reports that some people did not receive the alert. flag Christchurch Airport was unaffected. flag The area remained closed until declared safe, with no injuries reported and the investigation ongoing.

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