Christchurch
Swim school says council numbers 'don't add up'
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons goes ahead. Audio
Is the tide about to turn for New Brighton?
Can the planners realise their vision of turning Christchurch into a beach city, proudly facing east to herald a revived New Brighton? Video
Sex workers put Christchurch between rock-and-hard-place
The Christchurch City Council could face legal action if it moves sex workers out of residential areas, but it also could face legal action if it doesn't. Audio
Frustration in Christchurch over cathedral delays
Christchurch Cathedral process described as "a shambles." Audio
Crusaders' call for large covered Christchurch stadium rebuffed
Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach is calling for a stadium to be urgently built, but an economics lecturer says the business case does not stack up. Audio
Crusaders' call for large covered Christchurch stadium rebuffed
The head of the Canterbury Crusaders is calling for a stadium to be built in the middle of Christchurch as a matter of urgency, but an economics lecturer says the business case doesn't stack up. Audio
'Win-win' for employers hiring former inmates
The Minister of Corrections is encouraging Christchurch employers to hire newly-released prisoners, saying it will help address skills shortages.
Flights cancelled as heavy fog blankets Chch
Flights out of Christchurch are being delayed and cancelled this morning, as heavy fog blankets the city.
Cocaine trafficker sentenced to 14.5 years in jail
A man who pleaded guilty to importing and supplying six kilograms of cocaine has been sentenced to 14 and a half years imprisonment.
Quake conference cancelled two months after being announced
Nearly $200,000 was spent on a government conference, touted as ensuring valuable lessons were learnt from the Canterbury earthquakes, before its cancellation.
Three Chch prison staff placed on special leave amid security concerns
The head of Christchurch Men's Prison and two senior staff are on special leave as Corrections investigates security procedures.
Christchurch encouraged to put the brakes on poor driving
Bad driving habits like weaving between lanes and hesitating when the light turns green are being targeted by a Christchurch transport group. Video
Canterbury Rugby tackles racial abuse
After a turbulent year of complaints about players' conduct the Canterbury Rugby Union has launched a new campaign aimed at stopping racism on the rugby pitch.
Last chance for new covered stadium in Christchurch
A study is being undertaken to see if a covered stadium in the middle of Christchurch stacks up financially.
Red-zone kayak cafe pegged for Avon land lease
A cafe and kayak hire could be set up in Christchurch's red-zoned land as part of a community garden project in Richmond.
Demolition dumping leaves Christchurch residents in the dust
A group of Christchurch residents are worried about potentially toxic dust coming from demolition waste produced by the earthquakes.
Container mall tenants look to next step
The Re:Start mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake. Now, it's preparing to close up shop.
Residents riled by funeral parlour's plans
A funeral operator's plan to run services from a home in a Christchurch suburb has upset residents, and the council is considering legal action. Audio
Court threatened over funeral business run from residential home
The Christchurch City Council is considering court action against funeral operator Bell, Lamb and Trotter, and residents are upset at the prospect of funerals happening on their street. Audio
Brownlee faced tough job in Chch - critic
Gerry Brownlee had a tough job as Christchurch Recovery Minister and it's too early to judge his legacy, a Christchurch Red Zone campaigner says.
