Canterbury
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
Payouts on quake-damaged houses
Cantabrians who have unwittingly bought severely quake damaged homes are now eligible for government grant to fix them.
IPCA criticises police over crash with motorbike during pursuit
A police officer was driving carelessly during a pursuit that ended with an injured motorcyclist, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found.
Raids, arrests, but hunt for hit and run suspect continues
Police have raided 24 properties and arrested 15 people in their hunt for Liam Strickland, the man wanted in relation to a hit and run in Christchurch.
Hunt for Strickland ongoing one week after fatal hit & run
It's been one week since a fatal hit and run in New Brighton and police are still hunting for suspect Liam Strickland. A funeral was held today for Dean Amies, the 46-year-old homeless man who died… Video, Audio
Price tag puts govt off university merger
A multi-million price tag has killed government support for a proposed partnership between Lincoln and Canterbury universities.
Unhappy neighbours battle council over Christchurch mall expansion
Neighbouring residents of a Christchurch mall will battle the City Council over plans to expand the complex.
Royal Commission funds Islamic Women's Council's legal representation
The Islamic Women's Council has received financial assistance from the Royal Commission into the Christchurch Mosque Attacks to help it pay for legal representation.
Bite-sized reading: This isn't your average vending machine
Select an item from this vending machine and you won't get a snack or cold drink. It'll print you a random short story. Video
Court to hear challenge to water bottling consent in Christchurch
A court date has been set for a challenge against a water bottling consent in Christchurch.
Canterbury quake exhibition adds new liquefaction simulation
An interactive liquefaction simulation is being opened in Christchurch this weekend and visitors will be able to see it for free. Video
Residents 'nervous' over manhunt, Christchurch MP says
A Christchurch MP says eastern suburbs residents are concerned by the many armed police officers involved in a manhunt there.
Riding High in the Saddle
Liz Duke is the riders co-ordinator and head coach at North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled. Her team of equine volunteers provide riding activities that increase the ability, strength and… Audio, Gallery
Riding High in the Saddle
Liz Duke is the riders co-ordinator and head coach at North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled. Her team of equine volunteers provide riding activities that increase the ability, strength and…
AudioProtesters arrested after blocking train tracks
Protesters in Christchurch put their bodies on the line today to highlight the environmental impact of coal. Nineteen people were arrested, and five train services were disrupted as the group of… Video, Audio
Protesting at the coal face
Environmental activists put their bodies on the railway line in Christchurch today, blocking tracks to highlight the impact of coal on the climate.
Potatoes for mobility scooters: rotary club's fundraising
Sometimes, people find themselves in a position where they NEED something but can't afford to pay for it. That's where the Belfast Kaiapoi Rotary club steps in. Audio
Aethon Infrastructure goes into receivership
The major Christchurch infrastructure company does a lot of work at schools and in prisons.
Police close off roads after call out to suspicious car
Three people have been arrested in Christchurch after fleeing the police this evening.
