Christchurch
Americannoun
noun
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a city in New Zealand, on E South Island: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop: 344 100 (2004 est)
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a town and resort in S England, in SE Dorset. Pop: 40 208 (2001)
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One such hub is Timaru, population 29,000, located about two hours drive south of Christchurch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Air New Zealand's cancellations are expected to hit routes in and out of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with flights to smaller airports unchanged.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The force said a man aged in his 40s from Christchurch was pronounced dead at the scene.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Families and friends of those killed or wounded in the attacks have been invited to watch proceedings in Christchurch remotely by video with a one-hour delay.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Hall was born into a working-class Catholic family in Christchurch, New Zealand, the youngest of nine children.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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