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'Schools will clam up': Concern over new-look ERO reports
The Principals Federation worries the changes are too hard on underperforming schools.
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House prices fall as sellers get reality check
Sellers are increasingly willing to meet the market to get their properties sold, the Real Estate Institute says.
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'Obscuring the bigger issue': C-word debate a distraction - academic
Meanwhile, Labour has rejected the idea that it was a poor political judgment to reference a column using the word in Parliament. Audio
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Brooke van Velden uses c-word in parliament in protest over newspaper column
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the c-bomb in Parliament on Wednesday, the use of the word was in protest to the word being directed at her and other female ministers in a… Audio
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The restorative powers of winter ocean swimming
It is getting colder but the cold does not dissuade people who swear by the restorative powers of open ocean swimming.
And hey, it might just work for you.
Simon Olliver is the president of the… Audio
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Queenstown principals, parents push back on bus cuts
The Ministry of Education has signalled it may pull the plug on free buses for eight Queenstown schools. Audio
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Bull attack leaves person in serious condition
The person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
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Secret weapon trialled in war against feral cats
Sausage baits to control feral cat numbers are producing exciting results, DOC says.
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Jaw fracture ends Joseph Suaalii's season
The Waratahs' back was going to miss Friday's clash with concussion, but a medical test revealed a small fracture.
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Search for man after central city hit-and-run
Christchurch police are calling on the public to help identify a man after a crash in the central city.
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Canterbury dairy farm wins grant for injecting beneficial bacteria and fungi in soil
A Selwyn District farm is defying convention.
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Demand for horseradish has local producer struggling to keep up
A Canterbury food producer is struggling to keep up with demand for its horseradish products. Mandy Steel from Mandys Horseradish spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Shower Thoughts: How do we get computers to do what we want them to?
Yes, we write programmes to instruct computers but how do we get them to "understand" those instructions in the first place? Audio
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Mt Hutt plans to open two weeks early after big snow dump
More than a metre of snow fell on the slopes of Mt Hutt in early May. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
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Is the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort? Cantabrians on alert
The invasive freshwater weed that is widespread in the North Island was eradicated in the South Island 12 years ago. But it's been spotted for sale online from Christchurch.
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Mt Hutt plans to open two weeks early after snow dump
Canterbury's Mt Hutt Ski Area is planning to open its slopes two weeks early this year, if the weather holds. Mt Hutt Ski manager James McKenzie spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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'Testing for testing's sake': New exams fail to make grade for principals
The government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation. Audio
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Govt to spend $100 million to help students with maths
The government is investing $100 million to help primary school children who are struggling with maths. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in Mathematics Education David Pomeroy spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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Lake Hood’s toxic algae levels drop - but not enough to re-open
Testing shows a reduction in toxic algae at Lake Hood, but not enough to have the health warning removed just yet.
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'Nothing like your own bed': Akaroa residents still displaced after storm
Two weeks after flooding and slips hit Banks Peninsula, families remain cut off, businesses are closed, and locals are desperate to return to normal life. Audio
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Akaroa residents still waiting for return home after storm
Audio 12 May 2025The State of Emergency in Canterbury's storm-hit Banks Pensinsula has finally been lifted. But almost two weeks after severe rain lashed the region, causing flooding and slips, some Akaroa residents… Audio
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Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder landlord granted parole
He is set to be released next month.
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Jaye Pukepuke's redemption from criminal to role model
Audio 12 May 2025Jaye Pukepuke was set for a glittering rugby league career in the NRL. Audio
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Canterbury council's freshwater management challenged in court
The first of two back-to-back court cases challenging the Canterbury regional council's freshwater management begins at the Christchurch High Court today.
