Canterbury
Chook farmer egged on by rising demand
Agricultural engineer Troy Prendergast has custom-built a free range poultry farm on 11 hectares of land near Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury. "It was something we could do at a large scale… Audio
Chook farmer egged on by rising demand
Agricultural engineer Troy Prendergast has custom-built a free range poultry farm on 11 hectares of land near Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury. "It was something we could do at a large scale…
AudioChristchurch faces smaller rates rise than originally planned
Christchurch ratepayers face lower rates than planned, but a bid for no rates increase failed.
Controversial Christchurch Cathedral plans open for public input
The public has a chance to have a say on the future of Christchurch Cathedral, following a move to fast-track its reinstatement.
Rates rise on the way for Christchurch homeowners
Six Christchurch city councillors opposed to rates going up have been outvoted by their colleagues.
Christchurch events company cuts permanent workforce by 60 percent
A Christchurch ratepayer owned events company has confirmed that it is cutting its permanent workforce by 60 percent.
Mosque attack gunman's sentencing process delayed
Covid-19 travel restrictions have slowed the sentencing process of the Christchurch mosque gunman.
Chch couple back in court despite winning Southern Response battle
A long-running legal battle between a Christchurch couple and Southern Response looks set to drag on.
Hanmer Springs opens again for social distanced soaking
Hanmer Springs in North Canterbury is open again for business after being closed for 65 days. Audio
Lobster industry claws its way back
New Zealand's live lobster industry is worth about $320 million annually, much of it sold to China. However, back on January 24 exports came to a halt when China shut down its Chinese New Year… Audio, Gallery
Lobster industry claws its way back
New Zealand's live lobster industry is worth about $320 million annually, much of it sold to China. However, back on January 24 exports came to a halt when China shut down its Chinese New Year…
AudioThe 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer. Audio
The 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer.
AudioCourt of Appeal upholds 18-year jail term for Christchurch woman's murder
A man who murdered a Christchurch sex worker has lost an appeal against his sentence.
South Island tourism giant prepares to shed large number of staff
One of the country's biggest tourism companies is considering a significant number of redundancies.
Source of eastern Christchurch stench revealed
A study has finally revealed what has been causing a stink up in eastern Christchurch.
Hospital picks clinicians' least preferred option for new build
Christchurch Hospital is pushing ahead with a new $150m medical tower block despite its own doctors pleading that it's far too small.
One dead after car rolls down bank in Port Hills
One person has died after a car plunged down a bank in Christchurch's Port Hills.
Hundreds support reopened Christchurch farmers' market
Among the many activities people were able to do for the first time at the weekend under level 2, was to head to their local farmers' market.
Rolleston fire put out
A burning mountain of tyres that spewed plumes of black toxic smoke in the Canterbury town of Rolleston yesterday has been put out.