Stories by Niva Chittock
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Icon of Lyttelton set to re-open after years of being quake damaged
An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and… Video, Audio
Lyttelton community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms
Local communities around Christchurch's port are calling for urgent action to slow the spread of huge sea worms.
In some cases, Mediterranean fanworms have grown to more than half a metre long.
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Christmas hampers a weight off shoulders for those in need
Enough hampers and presents to fill a rubgy field for those in need in our largest city. Charities were spreading Christmas cheer up and down the motu. From New Zealand's national stadium to community… Audio
What polystyrene, PVC packaging phase out means for supermarkets
The plastic phase-out has begun, with polystyrene food and drink containers and PVC food trays now banned. If businesses are found to be deliberately flouting the new rules, they could be fined up to… Video, Audio
Far-right extremists dragged into dock in Christchurch court
Dramatic scenes inside Christchurch District Court this morning when two far-right activists had to be dragged into the dock by police.
Co-owners of the far-right Counterspin platform, Kelvyn Alp and… Video, Audio
Weather: Disruptions across Marlborough as roads closed
Major disruptions across the top of Te Waipounamu, as the state highways connecting Blenheim and Nelson remain firmly shut.
The commute is now taking eight hours - with a diversion through… Video, Audio
Cities hotter, less liveable - stark warning from climate report
Cities hotter and less livable - the stark warning out of the latest global climate report.
It paints a grim picture for the world - with temperatures predicted to keep inching up - and another call… Video, Audio