Christchurch
Deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end
A five year deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end with an announcement from the Bishop, Victoria Matthews this afternoon. Audio
Mahy playground gets tick of approval from children
Hundreds of children have been trying out the 20 million dollar Margaret Mahy playground which opened in Christchurch today. Audio
Call on Catholic cathedral nave salvation soon
Whether the nave of Christchurch's quake-damaged Catholic cathedral can be saved will be known in about two months
Margaret Mahy Family Playground opening
The Canterbury earthquakes damages not only roads, and buildings, but also playgrounds. But this afternoon one of the largest playgrounds in the southern hemisphere will be opened to the public. The… Audio
South Islanders roast as temperatures soar over 30 dgs
It's been a scorcher for South Islanders today as temperatures reached 30 degrees in most eastern towns...Christchurch breaking it's December record at 36.1 degrees. Audio
New Zealand performers entertain festive memories
Life on the road brings with it unexpected circumstances for musician Laughton Kora; stage and screen actor Miriama McDowell tells us how a little gigantic Pukeko got caught in a trap, and DJ Sticky… Audio
Crackdown on gangs and meth in South Island
Drugs, firearms and stolen property have been seized by police after search warrants were executed on seven Christchurch properties.
The legacy of Riccarton Bush
Riccarton Bush in Christchurch contains the last remnant of a kahikatea floodplain forest in Canterbury, thanks to the Deans family's early conservation efforts. Audio
Southern Response says claimants misled
A lawyer for Southern Response says customers hoping to take a class action against it have been misled into believing they have nothing to lose. Audio
Christchurch Wizard christened a Kiwi
The Wizard of New Zealand has officially become a citizen, 41 years after moving to Christchurch. Audio
Electric shocks turn crash into tragedy
A low-speed crash into a power pole turned to tragedy when five young people from two cars got electric shocks with one of them dying. Audio
The Christchurch Wizard becomes a New Zealander
The Wizard has officially become a citizen, 41 years after moving to Christchurch. Audio
Court action could cost homeowners - lawyer
Christchurch homeowners in a class action against Southern Response have been misled into believing they have nothing to lose, a court has been told.
CCC's $400k worth of photocopying
The Christchurch City Council spends $400 000 a year on photocopying. Audio
Christchurch home hit by terrifying lightening strike
A Christchurch woman is hoping lightening doesn't strike in the same place twice, after her house was hit by a terrifying lightening bolt. Audio
Tornado whips through Canterbury
A tornado whipped through Canterbury this afternoon, while heavy rain and lightning strikes caused flooding and small fires. Video
Amiria Grenell
Amiria Grenell is a Christchurch-based folk singer songwriter with a strong musical pedigree. Yadana Saw sits down for a stripped back version of Amiria's latest work, Autumn, and finds that the… Audio
People tell MPs they want local decisions on Christchurch
Christchurch community groups have told MPs a new organsiation overseeing the city's rebuild must be led by locals who are allowed to make their own decisions. Audio
Christchurch council calls for new legislation
The Christchurch mayor wants the bill governing the rebuilding of Canterbury to be new legislation, not just a reworking of CERA.
Climate change property assessments may be revisited
The Christchurch City Council has voted to take another look at a report classing 18,000 properties as vulnerable to sea level rise due to climate change. In September, the government...
