Stories by Nathan McKinnon

Local communities around Christchurch's port are calling for urgent action to slow the spread of huge sea worms.

In some cases, Mediterranean fanworms have grown to more than half a metre long.

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The plastic phase-out has begun, with polystyrene food and drink containers and PVC food trays now banned. If businesses are found to be deliberately flouting the new rules, they could be fined up to… Video, Audio

Dramatic scenes inside Christchurch District Court this morning when two far-right activists had to be dragged into the dock by police.

Co-owners of the far-right Counterspin platform, Kelvyn Alp and… Video, Audio

Now to Waimate, where a local icon has received a half million dollar makeover. The white horse on the hill above the South Canterbury town has been given a fresh coat of paint and is now surrounded… Video, Audio

With ANZAC Day nearly here the stock of poppies in a Christchurch workshop are ready to bloom.

Each year all the poppies that go out to RSAs up and down the country are made by a small team of… Video, Audio

Wellingtonians have been out on the streets today, telling anti-mandate protesters they're not welcome.

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Reducing hours, taking items of the menu, even closing up shop for a bit. That's what cafes and restaurants say they are resorting too as they grapple with a staffing crisis, brought on by a skills… Video, Audio