Canterbury
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 6: The Plan
In Islam, Allah is the Great Planner. The widows submit to his plan, even though it can be painful and confusing. We dive deep into Muhubo’s past. Neha’s family arrives from Bangladesh. Audio
Toxic waste plans: Upset residents appeal to councillors
Protesters wearing masks and hazmat suits have marched into the Christchurch City Council today, in opposition to a proposed waste plant expansion in their town.
Students' waiata strikes powerful note for Muslim visitors
Almost a year on from the Christchurch terror attacks, a high school in South Auckland has a special gift for the city's Muslim community. Video
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 5: Khadija
The women explore Islamic gender issues as they nagivate their new lives without their husbands. Neha and baby Noor move to a place of their own. Muhubo gets some important news. Audio
People expected to struggle during mosque attack anniversary
The Canterbury District Health Board is expecting the anniversary of the 15 March mosque attacks will lead to an increase in mental health problems.
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 4: Fifty-one
Hamimah gets up-front and personal as she remembers the gruelling weeks after the attacks and before her husband died. Neha has some news that will shape the rest of her and Noor's lives. Audio
Waste storage would smell 'like hell' - Christchurch residents
Renew Energy's plan to store 40,000 bales of waste would leave stink, attract vermin and be at risk from flooding, residents say.
Mosque attack victims memorial service confirmed as going ahead
Sunday's memorial service for the mosque attacks will still be going ahead despite some events being cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 3: Together
United by their faith and loss, three of the four widows come together to share their grief, hopes, and feedback on New Zealand's response to the tragedy. Muhubo breaks her silence about that day. Audio
Blaze south of Christchurch contained
Emergency services have contained a large scrub fire south of Christchurch.
The community trapping pests along Ōrari River
In South Canterbury, by the Ōrari river, next to Geraldine, groups of farmers and environmentalists, many of whom are both of these things, are setting up a trap library. Bryan Clearwater explains the… Audio
Police Eagle helicopter noisy, intrusive and a 'pain' - Canterbury residents
Canterbury's top police officer would like the police Eagle helicopter to become a permanent feature in the skies above Christchurch, but it's too noisy for some residents.
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 2: That Day
The widows take us back to 15 March. Farah heads for the hospital while Hamimah and Neha learn about the attacks from overseas. Muhubo hears the entire masscre from the women's area of Al Noor. Audio
Busy central Christchurch road to shut for outdoor activities
Organisers of a Christchurch event which will close Colombo Street say it promotes the idea of opening up streets for outdoor activities, rather than just using them for traffic.
Muslim leader calls for proper compensation of mosque attack victims
A Christchurch Muslim leader says the government needs to properly compensate those who have been unable to return to their old jobs following the mosque attacks.
South New Brighton School classrooms catch fire
Police are treating a fire at South New Brighton School in Christchurch earlier today as suspicious.
58yo man charged with murder over Christchurch death
A man has been charged with murder over the death of a man in Riccarton.
Is the new Christchurch stadium worth it?
A planned new stadium in Christchurch was promised two hundred and twenty million dollars yesterday by the government. But Christchurch journalist and former political candidate James Dann wonders if… Audio
Timaru trials new on-demand public transport service
A new public transport system in Timaru will co-ordinate passengers heading in the same direction to pick up people along the way at the nearest main intersection.
New hospital building two years behind schedule
The massive new Hospital Acute Services Building at Hagley Park in Christchurch is beset by fresh delays fixing 8000 fire protection defects.
