Christchurch
Coroner's inquest into 2018 murder and sudden death begins
It's been an emotionally charged day at Coroner's Court in Christchurch, as a joint inquest into a 2018 murder and sudden death got underway.
The ashes of 27-year-old Nicole Tuxford, who was brutally… Audio
Police seek footage after man stabbed in Christchurch park
A man is fighting for his life in Christchurch tonight after being stabbed while walking his dog this morning.
He was found with multiple stab wounds in Bexley Park. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves… Video, Audio
Town meets country: NZ Agricultural Show set to open in Christchurch
It's a big week for Canterbury - Cup and Show Week in fact. Tracy Ahern is the general manager of the NZ Agricultural Show, she joins Kathryn to talk about why there's a focus this year on getting as… Audio
Christchurch Business Association calls for greater police presence in city
A Christchurch Business Association is calling for police to increase its presence in the central city following a recent spate of violence, theft and anti-social behaviour.
Linwood houses take up Halloween tradition
Some Christchurch residents are going to great efforts to get into the Halloween spirit. A handful of properties in the suburb of Linwood have been decked out with extensive Halloween decorations in a… Video, Audio
Blue Smoke: Christchurch Music Map
Chris Bourke looks at the musical landmarks of Christchurch, with an ear on the 60s & 70s. Audio
Government commits $25m to Canterbury Museum earthquake strengthening
The government is putting $25 million towards seismic strengthening for the Canterbury Museum's $205 million redevelopment.
Police appeal for information after attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton in Christchurch.
The Week in Detail: Lotto, rugby and local elections
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
"Scared of change": the cities shirking new housing laws
Christchurch is saying 'no' to the government's new housing density rules. Has the whole thing backfired? Audio
Christchurch developer offers loan-holiday deal to right buyer
A Christchurch townhouse developer is offering a one-year mortgage holiday at their expense for buyers who make a purchase by the end of October.
Terms and conditions apply of course. You have to be… Video, Audio
Central govt will 'probably' intervene in Christchurch housing density row
Central government will 'probably' intervene to implement housing density standards in Christchurch after its council voted to reject the ruling, mayor Lianne Dalziel says. Audio
Christchurch City Council votes against building more homes
Christchurch City Council has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.
It voted not to introduce the standards even though councillors were told… Audio
Experts to advocate for rural health solutions at inaugural conference
More than 350 rural health experts are meeting in Christchurch today as the first National Rural Health Conference, hosted by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, gets underway.
Why do we mourn for people we've never met?
When Princess Diana died, millions were compelled to travel to her home and leave flowers. Why? Audio
Watch: First in-person look inside cathedral since 2011 quake
Christ Church Cathedral restoration workers have become the first people to venture inside the collapsed building since the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Rain hammers South Island
Torrential rain in Christchurch overnight has now burst the banks of Christchurch's Avon and Heathcote Rivers. The council says 30 to 50 mm of rain has fallen across the city and a further 40 to 60… Audio
Kate De Goldi: love and loss in post-earthquake Christchurch
One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, Kate De Goldi's short fiction, novels and picture books engage children, teenagers and adults alike. Novel The 10pm Question was published to critical… Audio
Two men arrested over non-fatal New Brighton shooting
Christchurch police have arrested two men over a firearms incident that left a man with non-life threatening injuries on Monday.
'Bite the bullet' - Christchurch residents split over stadium $150m budget blowout
Christchurch locals have a tough decision on their hands about a $150 million budget blowout to the city's long-awaited stadium. Audio
