Canterbury
Helen Clark challenges tourism on climate
Helen Clark told hundreds of people in Christchurch last night New Zealand's long-haul tourism would need strong climate strategy to appeal to climate-conscious tourists.
Meat processor looks to close plant with 44 jobs affected
New Zealand's largest meat processor wants to shut its pelt processing plant near Ashburton. It's already closed its meatworks there, causing the loss of hundreds of jobs.
Linwood shops near mosque struggle
Trade has been tough since the 15th of March shootings for some of the Christchurch business operating near the Linwood mosque, and there's criticism that the Government's offer of support and… Audio
Quake-hit homeowners baffled as Southern Response bosses silent
Another day, another Southern Response no-show. And Christchurch homeowners are asking where the company's chief executive Anthony Honeybone and its board chairman Alister James are, and why neither… Video, Audio
Firefighting foam contamination site tests to start
Woolston will be the first fire training site to have firefighting foam contamination tests
Parents need lockdown guidelines: report
The Police and the Ministry of Education will draw up lockdown guidelines following a report into what happened when schools were ordered to close during the Christchurch massacre. The review found… Audio
Schools thought Chch terror attack lockdown was a hoax
A report on the Christchurch terror attack lockdown has revealed unpreparedness and challenges faced by schools - including the fact that some thought it was a hoax.
Hammer-wielding thieves strike Linwood stores
Police are investigating a second Christchurch robbery in two days by a man wielding a hammer.
Kiwi converts to Islam
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two converts to the Islam faith in Christchurch as interest in Islam grows after March 15th. Audio
Kiwi converts to Islam
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two converts to the Islam faith in Christchurch as interest in Islam grows after March 15th.
AudioPrisoner's letters 'were very distressing to me'
A Christchurch woman is hoping for a "huge shake-up" to Corrections' letter-checking system, after receiving more than 30 abusive, threatening and suicidal letters from a family member in prison.
Man stabbed at Christchurch petrol station
The police are looking for a man after a stabbing at a Christchurch service station this morning.
Port worker wins back job and $45,000
A Lyttelton Port worker has won his job back - and more than $45,000 - after he was unjustifiably dismissed.
New ambulances gifted to St John
Two new ambulances are being donated to St John in Christchurch, as thank you for the brave work paramedics did after the mosque attacks.
Police probe armed holdup at Christchurch dairy
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a dairy in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston overnight.
Man arrested following death of homeless man in Christchurch
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man following the death of a homeless man in a hit and run in Christchurch.
Muslim group has first meeting with royal commission
The Muslim group assisting the Royal Commission into the mosque attacks has had its first meeting in Christchurch.
Owners of quake-damaged homes demand funding for court costs
A legal expert is warning the problem of earthquake-damaged homes being on-sold to unsuspecting buyers is likely to continue. Audio
Christchurch Hospital building in hot water over plumbing tangle
A tangle over plumbing at the South Island's largest hospital building, where work is way behind time and over budget, just got worse.
Ellis case 'a witch-hunt against victims' - complainant's aunt
The aunt of one of the first complainants in the Peter Ellis sex abuse case remains convinced he is guilty. Audio
