Belinda Mc Cammon
Invercargill state tenants left in lurch
An advocate for state house tenants in Invercargill says they are facing an uncertain future after the sole bidder pulled the plug on plans to buy the properties. Audio
Government ramps up rhetoric on Auckland Council
The Prime Minister has ramped up the rhetoric over the Auckland Council's role in the city's housing shortage, saying a new National Policy Statement will ultimately dictate how much housing land… Audio
Duckmanton family yell, lunge at murder accused in court
A police officer was left with a bloody hand in the Christchurch District Court this morning, when the family of Renee Duckmanton yelled abuse and lunged at the man accused of her murder. Belinda… Audio
Untidy Cantabrians making Christchurch waterways dirty
Dumped mattresses, tv sets and building materials were just some of the items that thirteen hundred volunteers collected from Christchurch's river banks and estuary edge on Saturday. Audio
Drone pilot convicted in landmark case
A Canterbury man who flew a drone over a forest fire has been found guilty of breaching new Civil Aviation Authority rules in the first prosecution of its kind. Audio
Canterbury homeowners feel vindicated with EQC settlement
After a three year legal battle, a landmark settlement has been reached with the EQC over the standard of quake repairs in Canterbury. Audio
CERA closing its doors after five years.
Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday. Audio
Councils increasingly equipping parking wardens with cameras
Christchurch joins a growing list of councils equipping staff with body cameras, to deter hostile and violent behaviour against them. Belinda McCammon reports: Audio
Buller district looks for more tourism dollars
The Buller District mayor is questioning how much money the council spends on promoting tourism given tourists do not spend much in the district. Audio
Chch businesses worried low speed limits will wreak havoc
Christchurch businesses are worried the new 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in the central city will be a disaster for retailers. Audio
Awaroa beach belongs to New Zealand public
The successful bid to buy the Abel Tasman Beach was confirmed last night after 11th hour negotiations. The deal was secured after the government put in extra money, and a 250-thousand dollar donation… Audio
Five years on delays still plague Christchurch
Delays with rebuilding homes, the unresolved insurance claims and delays to the Government's anchor projects have cast a long shadow over the progress of Christchurch's rebuild. Audio
Details of what's open, what's closed in Christchurch
With the latest on how the city's been affected we're joined by our Christchurch bureau chief Belinda McCammon. Audio
Slowly but carefully in Christchurch
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people Video, Audio, Gallery
Rebuild halfway there but 5 years on, there's still pain
The rebuild of the city of Christchurch is almost half way there five years on from the Canterbury earthquake that shattered the city and killed 185. Audio
Protecting bird life on the Ashley River
A volunteer group that protects very rare and endangered river breeding birds along the Ashley River in Canterbury, is celebrating being recognised for its work. Audio
The most dangerous Christmas presents
It's the thought that counts with Christmas presents, but some of the gifts that may be under your tree this year, should come with health warnings. Audio
Death of a man at the centre of citifleet fraud self-inflicted
A Dunedin City Council manager took his own life, six days after he was questioned about a missing fleet of cars trucks and scooters belonging to the council. Audio
Christmas a time of stress struggle and loneliness for many
It's billed as the most wonderful time of the year but Christmas is also one of the most stressful times for families, those along or struggling with problems. Audio
Trades course targetting Maori, Pasifika hailed as success
A trades course created in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes is being hailed as a model for motivating and training young Maori and Pasifika students in Christchurch. Audio