Christchurch
Record noise complaints in Canterbury ahead of Orientation Week
Residents are being asked to keep it down as Christchurch City Council had a record number of noise complaints lodged at the end of last year.
Declining tree canopy in 'Garden City' sparks concern
Concerns are growing over the the lack of tree canopy in Christchurch. Ecologist Colin Meurk talks to Wallace about the decline. Audio
Fears for 103-year-old war memorial building
Heritage advocates are calling for a 103-year-old war memorial building in Christchurch to be saved from demolition. Audio
Where art and philanthropy meet: Ravenscar House, Christchurch
Ravenscar House Museum holds an extraordinary, previously private art collection. The new building has been gifted to Christchurch by art collectors Susan Wakefield and her late husband Jim. The art… Audio, Gallery
Abuse in care: Psychologist on cover-ups in Catholic order
The Catholic Order of St John of God has been described as masters of cover-up and moral simpletons.
An Australian clinical psychologist has been giving evidence at the inquiry looking at historical… Audio
Sam Neill: The Best Song Ever Written
New Zealand actor and winemaker Sam Neill is in Sydney filming Australian courtroom drama The Twelve at the moment he joined Jim Mora to talk about Australia's "tone deaf" national day - and the best… Audio
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
Police arrest woman associated with Christchurch protest
Police have arrested the 63-year-old driver of a vehicle associated with a protest group outside a Christchurch Police Station.
Calling Home: Kylee Dillane in Inishmore
If Kylee Dillane and Irish husband Liam could channel the old Cher song and turn back time, they might reconsider their move back to Liam's homeland in early 2020. But they're making the most of life… Audio
Christchurch department store closes due to Omicron risk
Christchurch's Ballantynes department store has closed for three days because of the Covid-19 risk, as the city braces for spread of the highly-transmissable Omicron variant.
Christchurch man charged with murder of baby
Police have charged a man with murder in relation to the death of a three-month-old baby in Christchurch on 2 January.
Fire tears through large home in East Christchurch
Bowhill Road in east Christchurch is reopening after being closed when a fire tore through a large two-storey home.
Anticipation, caution as AKL-CHC flights take off again
For the first time in four months, Aucklanders will finally get the chance to head south when the city's border opens tomorrow.
It's likely to be a day of busy airports, tearful reunions and a little… Audio
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Christchurch
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has spoken to media after visiting Christchurch Boys' High School.
Preliminary designs revealed for Christchurch stadium
Christchurch City Council has revealed four preliminary design images for the long-awaited 30,000 seat Canterbury Multi-Use Arena.
New isolation facility opens in Christchurch
The days are numbered for MIQ for most people, with New Zealanders able to travel home and home isolate from Janaury or February next year, depending on where they're coming from.
But it'll stay in… Video, Audio
Christchurch hopes end in sight for Parakiore Metro Sports Facility construction
Cantabrians are hoping the end is in sight for a major post quake build, as contractors work around Covid construction delays.
One of Christchurch's main post-quake anchor projects, Parakiore, or the… Audio
Christchurch council reassures no contamination risk from fire
The Christchurch City Council is reassuring residents there's little risk of beaches becoming contaminated with untreated waste.
That's despite a huge fire at a sewage treatment plant, east of the… Audio
Fire breaks out at Christchurch wastewater plant
A major fire broke out at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant on Monday afternoon.
Food: Pierogi - Polish dumplings adopted by Canadians, made in Christchurch
Pierogi dumplings are a delicious Polish staple which some Canadians have adopted as their national dish. Kate Grater, who hails from Vancouver makes and sells them in Christchurch, at The Pierogi… Audio
