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Christchurch could become the country's loudest city
The city council is looking to raise the noise limits to 65 decibels. Audio
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Chch CBD could be NZ's loudest
Christchurch City Council is looking to raise city noise limits from 60 to 65 decibels, making their CBD the loudest in the country. Central ward councillor Jake McLellan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Science heats up in the fire lab
From flaming tornadoes to burning couches, scientists are setting stuff on fire to prepare for our changing wildfire risk.
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Pedestrian struck by car in Christchurch dies
The man was hit by the car in the suburb of Halswell last Friday.
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New classrooms, school welcome but mayor says more needed
Selwyn is celebrating the announcement of $108 million for a new school, 52 more classrooms and a future school site.
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Hospital worker assaulted on way to work in Christchurch
Police say two people on an electric scooter hit the woman in the back.
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Govt invests $108 million in education in fastest growing district
Education Minister, Erica Stanford, said the Selwyn district in Canterbury is getting a new 12 classroom primary school, 52 new classrooms at other existing schools as well as the government… Audio
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Our Changing World: Inside a fire lab
New Zealand experiences more than 4,500 wildfires every year – and the risk of big, destructive wildfires is increasing with climate change.
Ellen Rykers visits the fire lab at the University of… Audio
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Government plans three new primary schools in Canterbury
Education Minister Erica Stanford says all Kiwi kids deserve to thrive at school, "that starts with warm, safe and dry classrooms".
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Police investigating report of assault on hospital worker
Police are investigating a report of a Christchurch Hospital worker being assaulted on Monday night - the second assault on a hospital worker in the space of a week. Health NZ regional deputy chief… Audio
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Tekapō locals remove stones stacked on lake front
For months the seemingly innocuous activity of stacking stones on the shores of Lake Tekapō had increased so much that residents couldn't keep up with knocking them all down. Tekapō resident Jonny… Audio
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Mayor renews calls for rain radar after flash flooding
Intense rainfall left parts of Nelson underwater on Monday.
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Rugby: Slipper set to surpass Crusaders prop as most capped Super Rugby player
Wallabies prop James Slipper has signed a one-year contract extension with the ACT Brumbies that is likely to see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition's history.
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'Environmental vandalism': The debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo's foreshore
Locals want the practice banned due to environmental concerns, but experts hold mixed views on whether the structures are harming the ecosystem.
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Man dies at Canterbury property
The man was found with critical injuries at a property in Allandale.
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'Gutted to the core': Thieves steal hundreds of foodbank meals
Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke into Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in freezer and chiller.
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'Massive' hay shed fire cost company up to $1.5 million
A Canterbury business owner is absolutely gutted after more than half of his winter feed went up in flames.
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Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount
Six hundred meatworkers lost their jobs last year when the 139-year-old site was closed.
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'Left in her chair covered in faeces' - widespread failures at resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome the Health and Disability Commissioner has found
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Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms on cards for North Island
MetService watches are in place for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo and Taranaki. Audio
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What we learnt as Raiders ended Warriors' NRL winning streak
Analysis - The 'Green Machine' have now accounted for their trans-Tasman rivals twice this season.
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Child critical after car hits two people in Christchurch
A woman accused of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that hit pedestrians at the weekend is facing two charges.
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The growing international links of NZ gangs
Work underway by a ministerial advisory group has highlighted the growing international links of gangs in this country. Audio
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Developers with properties in tough market turn to renters
Developers who do not want to try to find buyers for properties in a tough market - or who have had no luck - appear to be choosing to rent them out instead.
