Christchurch
Police to start testing city wastewater for drugs
Police will start testing wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch to check what drugs, and how much, people are using. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
ChristChurch Cathedral announcement imminent
An announcement is expected this week on the fate of Christchurch's cathedral. Video
GP accused of indecently assaulting patients
Christchurch doctor Rakesh Chawdhry faces 13 charges of indecently assaulting men.
Stadium demo likely, but what will replace it?
Demolishing Christchurch's Lancaster Park will cost $20 million, but it is yet to be decided what will happen to the land.
John Key spends final working day in PM job in Chch
The Prime Minister, John Key, has spent his final full day in the job in Christchurch, where he praised the city's leadership and his fellow ministers. Audio
Native American costumes pulled from parade
The Native American costumes at Christchurch's Santa Parade were withdrawn over abusive emails, the organisers say.
HIV-positive man charged over unprotected sex
A Christchurch man has been charged with criminal nuisance after accusations he had unprotected sex without disclosing his HIV status.
Christchurch teen accused of elderly man's murder
A teenager accused of murdering a 87-year-old did not intend to kill him, his lawyer says.
State house sales back on govt's agenda
The government wants to sell a third of its Housing New Zealand properties in Christchurch - and one of those up for grabs could be the Prime Minister's former home. Video, Audio
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint. Audio
Canterbury Civil Defence update on quake
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is with us. Audio
RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon
The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say… Audio
NZers should not be bullied out of their homes - ACT Party
The ACT Party is backing calls for stronger protection of property rights, because it says the government must not be allowed to bully people out of their homes.
Orchard by the Avon aims to bring people together
A Christchurch group wanting to make growing your own food fashionable has revealed plans for an edible garden and cafe in the middle of the city.
Red zoning shows property rights need protection - report
The red zoning of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch shows that property rights need better protection, a report by the Human Rights Commission says.
Christchurch latest council to ban freedom camping
The Christchurch City Council has voted to completely ban freedom camping.
Chch Council moves to protect broadband company from sale
The Christchurch City Council has voted to place extra protections around its broadband company, making it harder to sell.
