Canterbury
Rare horses relax at show
Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Audio
Working hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio
Water clarity: The murky management of Rakaia River
Who is responsible for keeping Rakaia River pristine? It's a question that's led to protracted legal action in Canterbury, with another twist this week.
Young farmers dress to impress alongside pigs
The number of U18 entries to the Supreme Pig event has tripled compared to last year.
Kororā: Little Blue Penguin | Trailer
In 2020, in Aotearoa New Zealand, a Banks Peninsula family works to protect and survey the indigenous population of white-flippered penguins, through predator-trapping and citizen science. Video
Canterbury University student arrested in halls facing taser charge
A Canterbury University student facing weapon possession charges following his arrest last month has again appeared in the Christchurch District Court.
'Bombs in the car, he's armed up': Radio transcript from terrorist's arrest read out in court
The officers who apprehended a terrorist after he attacked two mosques in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 believed he had bombs in his vehicle.
Axle Rose the star at this year's NZ Agriculture Show
There was a real appetite for consumption at this year's NZ Agriculture Show, with a rare belgian blue hitting the stage.
Fascinators, heels and colourful suits de rigueur at Christchurch's Cup day
The flash fashion was out in force in Christchurch today as about 13,000 people headed to Addington raceway for Harness Racing's biggest day, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Audio
Around the motu: David Hill from North Canterbury
David is in Kaikoura today where an old go-kart track south of the town is attracting petrolheads from around the South Island, causing trouble and upsetting residents. Environment Canterbury is in… Audio
AgShow turns 160, shows off sheep milking for first time
It's Cup and Show week in Christchurch and this year attendees of the New Zealand Agricultural Show will be able to see sheep milking in action. The three-day event, which kicks off tomorrow, is also… Audio
Man sentenced to eight months' home detention for tax fraud
A Christchurch man has narrowly avoided being sent to prison after pleading guilty to forging GST returns.
Adventurous kororā given new name and home
A little blue penguin has found a new home in Christchurch after swimming 160 kilometres. Audio
Review: The Corrs leave Christchurch crowd breathless
Review- The Corrs, Toni Childs and Natalie Imbruglia performed in Christchurch yesterday, leaving Dan Buchanan happy to feel his age and wallow in 90s nostalgia.
STRAVINSKY: Petroushka
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
STRAUSS: Four Last Songs
Sung by Eliza Boom (soprano), with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
L BOULANGER: Matins de Printemps
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Last Songs: Eliza Boom with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
'Last Songs' features Kiwi soprano Eliza Boom performing Richard Strauss' most beloved work with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975. Video, Audio
Yanfei Bao murder-accused remanded in custody after latest court appearance
Tingjun Cao, 52, pleaded not guilty to the charges in September.
