Suspicious item found by detectorist at Christchurch playground removed by New Zealand Defence Force

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Todd Energy gets up to $23.5m for gas projects and the Government introduces $5m tourism boost. Video / NZ HeraldA “suspicious item” found at a Christchurch playground by a detectorist has been collected by the New Zealand Defence Force.Police said they were first informed of a “suspicious item” at Larch Reserve in Casebrook at about 11.45am.The cartridge and lighter were placed near the playground. Photo / Supplied They said the Defence Force was called and specialists took the item