Christchurch
Chch woman threatened after complaining about landscape service
A Christchurch homeowner says she received death threats after she complained on social media about a company called Four Seasons Tree Lopping Services, which had been going door-to-door leaving… Audio
Parking signs to blame for customer drop - Christchurch businesses
Christchurch businesses are blaming a lack of off-street parking signs in the central business district for a drop off in customer numbers. Businesses say the signs that are up aren't clearly visible… Audio
Abuse victim blasts school for not removing teacher after complaint
A sex abuse victim is calling for a prestigious Catholic school to sack its rector for not removing a teacher who sexually assaulted him decades earlier, when they were both teenagers.
RNZ has heard… Video, Audio
CCC warns District Plan change won't happen overnight
Christchurch City Council has admitted a clause in the District Plan barring coastal residents from renovating or building on their land was a mistake, but fixing it won't be easy. Audio
Critics argue govt money shouldn't be spent on new Chch stadium
Christchurch City Council will vote tomorrow on whether it should spend most of a $300m government rebuild fund on a new covered stadium. Audio
What to look out for when buying a house in Christchurch
Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners have discovered extensive damage to the on-sold properties they purchased after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Licenced Building Practictioner Dan Paltridge talks to… Video, Audio
Selwyn District Council calls for new fire restrictions
The Selwyn District Council wants to bring in new fire restrictions as it tries to curtail the number of wildfires it combats every summer. The new rules would determine where new properties can be… Audio
A wheely good way to get around the city
Christchurch may soon have hundreds of electric scooters whizzing around the town, if an application for consent is approved by the city council.
Revived Andromeda Theatre complex to be built in weeks
Theatre producer Michael Bell has got permission to build a temporary theatre complex using shipping containers, a giant tent, and temporary staging, right in the heart of the partially completed… Video, Audio
Nurses 'ignored' by Canterbury DHB over sexual harassment
A Christchurch nurse is accusing the Canterbury District Health Board of covering up "rampant" sexual harrassment by patients. In the past three years, the DHB has recorded 137 incidents of patients… Audio
Parties commit to cathedral rebuild
Parties involved in rebuilding Christchurch's quake damaged Cathedral have signed an agreement today, clearing the way for work to begin.
Shortage of dementia rest home beds in Canterbury
Dementia support workers say a shortage of dementia beds in Canterbury is only expected to get worse. About 96 percent of the 800 dementia rest home beds in Canterbury are taken, and rest homes are… Audio
Christchurch water amalgamation: 'I'm sorry but that is not OK'
Christchurch City Council is pushing back against a suggestion that control of water networks could be taken off local authorities. Video, Audio
Getting rid of Christchurch's chlorine a 'challenging target'
Christchurch City Council is rushing to find another way to get chlorine out of the city's water to meet its self-imposed 12 month deadline. Audio
Christchurch sees red, black as super rugby final arrives
Christchurch is in the grip of red and black fever ahead of this weekend's super rugby final. The Crusaders will face off against the South African Lions on Saturday night, but the competition has… Audio
Questions remain over why firm was liquidated
A Christchurch construction company placed into voluntary liquidation on Tuesday has left workers out of a job and creditors out of pocket. Audio
Construction problems not all govt's fault - Bagrie
Cameron Bagrie is an independent economist. He discusses the recent case of Ebert Construction Ltd going into receivership, and issues of risk in the building industry. Industry players say the… Audio
Govt contracts push risk to building firms - industry
Industry players say the Govenrment is the main culprit in driving construction companies to the wall. In a grim day for the industry yesterday, Ebert Construction was put into receivership and… Audio
Tough post-quake economy behind Christchurch business closures
Some central Christchurch businesses are having to close their doors, blaming a tough economic climate. Retail spending in the central city is only 80 percent of what it was before the devastating… Audio
Post-quake Christchurch too tough for some businesses
Some central Christchurch business owners are having to shut their doors due to tough economic conditions. Retail spending within the four avenues is only 80 percent of what it was and the number of… Audio
