Canterbury Region
Super Rugby final: Jaguares fans have high hopes of an upset
The countdown is on to tonight's Super Rugby final in Christchurch, and fans of the Jaguares are gathering in Victoria Square to express their support for the underdogs.
Christchurch council approves $3m for multicultural hub
Christchurch City Council has approved funding for a multicultural hub which was first proposed three years ago. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church has the story. Video, Audio
'Social connection' with migrants nationwide as World Refugee Day dawns
Just two weeks before the mosque attacks in Christchurch, the city welcomed its first contingent of refugees since the 2010 earthquake.
Fletcher Living homes in central Christchurch struggle to find buyers
Almost six months on the market, the first of 940 upmarket townhouses priced between $1million and $1.6m are struggling to sell, putting a dent in an ambitious goal to have 20,000 people living in the… Video, Audio
Mosque victims spend 19,500 hours in hospital, 3000 in ICU
Up to 15 people injured in the mosque shootings will need to have ongoing surgery for years. But as Logan Church reports, the ongoing surgeries are not only having a huge impact on the lives of the… Video, Audio
Robbers with baseball bat target two bars, KFC in Christchurch
One person has been arrested this morning after a series of robberies in Christchurch last night.
Christchurch homeless struggle as winter arrives
The Christchurch City Mission says it's struggling to keep up with demand this winter as the cost of power and food skyrockets. For the first time this year, it's run out of food on its shelves. And… Video, Audio
Warning over winter driving after deadly South Island crash
Two people are dead after a collision between a truck and car near Methven in Canterbury shortly before midday.
Canterbury youth mental health advocate pleased with honour
Doctor Sue Bagshaw has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to youth health. Audio
Two dead after crashes in North Canty, Auckland
Two people have died after crashes in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury and in Pukekohe last night.
Students engage in nationwide protests against climate change inaction
Thousands of students stopped writing lines and picked up signs today in a nation-wide protest against a perceived lack of action on climate change. Video, Audio
Gamal Fouda hoping to be Imam and politician
The Imam of Al Noor Mosque says he hopes to enter local politics in Christchurch to build community relations in the city. Video, Audio
KiwiBuild houses sitting unsold in Canterbury
Another KiwiBuild development backed by taxpayer money is failing to generate buyer demand - prompting more calls for Labour's flagship programme to be dumped.
