Christchurch
Christchurch cycle trail set to open
The first project designed to repopulate Christchurch's residential red zone - a cycle and walking trail - is about to open.
Chch Red Zone cycling project to open
The first project designed to repopulate Christchurch's residential red zone is about to open in the form of a cycle and walking trail. Video, Audio
Slow decision making could cause Chch Eden Project collapse
The project would see a $100 million tourist attraction built in the city's red zone, but organisers say the Government is taking too long to approve it. Audio
Canterbury murder accused trial
A man has told a court he did not think striking the victim would kill him.
Chch community cries foul over flying fox removal
A Christchurch community is crying foul over a proposal to remove its squeaky flying fox, which has generated complaints from neighbours and defied the council's attempts to tone it down. Video, Audio
Working Style part of a 'perfect storm'
A rising interest in menswear is a global trend and New Zealand label Working Style have experienced the ebbs and flows of what it means to be in the suit game. Sonia Sly heads to Auckland to meet… Audio
Campaign against Christianity in the classroom
Campaigners against religious education in state schools handed out pamphlets warning parents outside a Christchurch school today, but those who teach say they were spreading misinformation. Audio
People who owe Chch rates rises 41 percent
There has been a huge increase in the number of Christchurch ratepayers struggling to pay their rates bills. Audio
Chch MPs ready to deal with 'massive challenges' city faces
Christchurch voters reminded New Zealand that there are specific issues there that the rest of the country doesn't grapple with. John Campbell talks to some of the people they elected. Audio
Couple dies in Christchurch lake
Family and friends of a young couple comforted each other as their bodies were pulled from a Christchurch lake after their car was driven into the lake last night. Video, Audio
'Incredible sheets of flames' - neighbour describes Sumner fire
A house fire in Sumner on Sunday night has put ten people in hospital. A neighbour who saw the Christchurch house go up in flames says there were enormous sheets of flames 'shooting up to the… Audio
Cathedral rebuild decision: 'Sanity prevailed'
Heritage groups are breathing a sigh of relief after the Anglican Church decided to save the quake-ravaged Christ Church Cathedral.
Ten hospitalised after Christchurch house fire
Ten people are in hospital after a house fire last night in Christchurch. The blaze destroyed a 3 storey house in Sumner and about 24 firefighters took up to 2 hours to get the fire out, the Fire… Audio
Six hospitalised after Chch house fire
Six people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital following a house fire in the suburb of Sumner.
Te Tai Tonga: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga debate the response to the earthquakes, who owns the water, the shape of education, and other social issues. Audio
Debatable benefits of head-to-head clashes
Three live Ardern v English debates in seven days pumped up coverage of the election campaign. The media picked out the leaders’ zingers, bangers and clangers, and they agonised over who won and who… Audio
Tech news: hurricane helpline app & Christchurch's all-electric car sharing scheme
Which tech issues are dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the election? Also Zello - the app that turns your smartphone into a walkie-talkie and will Christchurch's all-electric vehicle… Audio
Residents ticketed for parking safely on winding road
Christchurch resident Brian Anderson disappointed over suddenly being ticketed for parking to allow traffic to safety get through a windy steep road. Audio
Major retailers return to Christchurch CBD
Fashion stores, bars and restaurants are opening their doors this week in what was once a desolate, earthquake damaged central business district.
New Christchurch shops, bars and restaurants give locals more choice
Several major stores in The Crossing, a mutli-million-dollar shopping complex, will open this week, as will several new bars and restaurants alongside the Avon River. Audio
