Christchurch
Redzone vandalism: 'Every bit of furniture has been destroyed or stolen'
Christchurch City Council is to restart security patrols of part of the earthquake-damaged redzone due to increasing vandalism.
Bromley stench: Council's financial support offer 'an insult' - residents
Christchurch residents living near an odorous broken-down wastewater plant say they're insulted by the council's offer for financial support.
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Bromley stench: Noses screwed up at council's financial offer
Locals living in the stench in Christchurch's Bromley feel a bit ripped off by the council's financial aid.
Christchurch City council is promising to spend a million dollars to give some relief to… Audio
Remote-operated digger begins clearing cathedral debris
A remote-operated digger has started work on Christ Church Cathedral removing rubble from the historic building, which project managers are describing as a world first.
Sir Richard Hadlee excited for future of newly unveiled cricket centre
Kiwi cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee says a new multimillion dollar facility at Christchurch's Hagley Oval will benefit the next generation of cricketing stars.
Christchurch terror attacks first responders to be honoured
Police will honour staff and others involved in the response to the Christchurch terror attacks at a private awards ceremony tomorrow.
The stench invading the homes of Bromley
It's six months since a fire tore through part of Christchurch's main wastewater treatment plant. But residents in neighbouring Bromley are sick of the resulting stench that's invaded their homes. Audio
Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Audio
Canterbury musos uniting for Ukraine
Canterbury music fans are in for a treat today, with Like A Rolling Stone hosting a 12 hour music extravaganza to support the people of Ukraine. Gretchen Kane joins the show from Christchurch to look… Audio
Concern at no health warnings over Christchurch burnt wastewater plant
A Christchurch resident who lives and works near the burnt out wastewater plant - sending a stench over the city - says he's amazed there's been no warning on the health impact. Yesterday Christchurch… Audio
Engineer of quake-prone building deregistered: 'The public could have been at risk'
An engineer whose design of a multistorey in Christchurch's main shopping precinct was so flawed and "incompetent" the building was immediately an earthquake risk, has been deregistered.
Wastewater plant fire smell 'intolerable' - Christchurch Mayor
Dealing with Christchurch's bog of eternal stench has taken about 14 years, and will cost tens of millions of dollars.
Today the Council agreed in principle to relocate the organics processing plant… Video, Audio
Christchurch locals fed up with council facilities' foul stench
Fed-up Christchurch residents at their wits end fronted up to a meeting today to describe life living with the combined putrid stench from two council facilities.
Bromley residents described not… Video, Audio
Bromley residents plead for solution to putrid stink
Frustrated residents of the Christchurch suburb of Bromley say they're dismayed by the prospect of another six years living with the stench of a local composting plant. Christchurch City Councillors… Audio
Getting to know Christchurch through its architecture
A tour of Christchurch's most interesting architecture is set to take place next weekend with over 40 buildings open to the public for free. Jessica Halliday, Architectural Historian & Director of Te… Audio
Two people found dead at Christchurch house during welfare check
An investigation is underway after police carrying out a welfare check found two people dead at a property in Christchurch last night.
Women's Cricket World Cup final preview with Felicity Reid
It mightn't have been the fairytale finish that White Ferns supporters were hoping for, but this afternoon's Women's Cricket World Cup final between Australia and England at Hagley Oval is the… Audio
Progress made on 'dirty 30' derelict Christchurch CBD buildings
Four years ago Christchurch City Council vowed to get tough on the owners of 30 central city buildings left derelict since the 2011 earthquake.
A wander through central Christchurch shows many of the… Video, Audio
Anti-mandate, anti-vax protesters crowd central Christchurch
Anti mandate protesters rallied in Christchurch on Saturday. Over the weekend, more than a thousand people demonstrated through the centre of the city, with a similar message - wanting to see an end… Video, Audio