Christchurch
Crusaders fans left out in the cold without Chch stadium
A parade is on the cards for the Super Rugby champions, but their coach says a permanent stadium would be a greater reward for fans.
Living wage adopted for Chch council workers
The Christchurch City Council has become the third local body to adopt the living wage for those it employs directly.
Stadium not to blame for rugby punters staying at home
Opinion - Trying to find the one reason why people aren't going to Super Rugby games is like trying to find the one thing wrong with Donald Trump. How long have you got? asks Matt Richens
Dramatic changes for Christchurch's Cathedral Square
Regenerate Christchurch has released its long-awaited Cathedral Square revamp proposal and is inviting the public to give their feedback. Chief executive Ivan Iafeta joins us with details of the… Audio
Wild weather keeps punters away from Crusaders games
The debate over whether Christchurch needs a covered stadium has re-ignited after consecutive low turnouts for two of the Crusaders' biggest games of the year.
Cathedral Square proposal aims to 'stimulate investment'
Water features and landscaping are some of the ideas for Christchurch's Cathedral Square, with the organisation overseeing the rebuild releasing a draft concept for the area today.
Christchurch City Council to vote on living wage for its workers
Christchurch City Council will vote on introducing the $20.20 living wage, but an employers group says it could disadvantage people it's meant to help.
Receding floodwaters leave behind 'toxic sludge' in Christchurch
At least 57 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage.
Nearly 60 flood-hit Christchurch households need to find temporary accommodation
Nearly 60 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage. Conan Young visited some of those… Video, Audio
Christchurch residents count cost of flood
A Christchurch resident feels abandoned by the city's authorities as he cleans up his property after the weekend flood. Audio
Chch residents counting cost of flood
It's all hands to the pump in some of Christchurch's southern suburbs, like Beckenham, St Martins and Opawa, which were worst affected by heavy rain at the weekend caused the Heathcote River to burst… Audio
Flood-hit Christchurch residents start to clean up
There are reports of new flooding in Christchurch, following this afternoon's high tide. Video, Audio
Floods in Christchurch
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel gives an update on floods in the city. Audio
Chairlift may have spread Port Hills fire, Christchurch man says
A Christchurch man who lost his home in the Port Hills fire says video appears to show the chairlift spreading the fire. He says he's been searching for answers for months, but no one is helping.
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Port Hills fire bill reaches $7.9m
The Port Hills fires will cost $7.9 million, but the total bill is expected to increase.
The Parking meter unlocking Christchurch's best kept secrets
It's not everyday a parking meter gives you something back. But in Christchurch there's one unlocking the city's best kept secrets and this one celebrates sweet free things to do around town. Open… Audio
River-worthy designs for Christchurch red zone
Floating homes and a barge service are among ideas for what to do with land abandoned after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
Canterbury roading infrastructure work completed
The organisation responsible for repairing Christchurch's roading infrastructure says its job is done and it is handing the remaining work to the city council.
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
