Canterbury
Light shines on Christ Church Cathedral this month
Christ Church Cathedral will be lit pink and blue this month to remind people of the major project underway to reinstate it.
Dolphin domain fisherman's $1000 net loss
A fisher has been convicted in the Christchurch District Court after illegally using a set net, threatening endangered Hector's dolphins.
Christchurch cathedral damaged in quake to be demolished
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament which was damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes is to be demolished.
Answers sought over Christchurch house explosion
An investigation into what caused an explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood last month could take up to a year. But residents and local authorities say they need answers far sooner. Video, Audio
Painter says under-fire building firm failed to pay $10,000
A painter says he is owed money from a Canterbury building firm, where former staff have alleged they weren't paid wages.
Family says EQC offer not enough to fix their broken home
Checkpoint - A Christchurch family is worried they will be left in the lurch over a dispute about how much it will cost to fix their cold, cracked, earthquake damaged home. Audio
Family says EQC’s offer is not enough to fix their broken home
A Christchurch family offered a total of $126,000 to fix their damaged on-sold home are concerned it won't be anywhere near enough - but EQC says it doesn't have any proof it won't be. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Christchurch City Mission's 90th Birthday
The Christchurch City Mission turns 90 this month and to celebrate it has released a book called Guts and Grace. The book covers the Mission's long history of helping the community. Audio
Former staff say building firm owes them thousands
Former employees of a Canterbury-based building company say they are owed thousands of dollars in wages.
Former staff say building firm owes them thousands
Canterbury building firm Welhaus Limited is under fire from former employees, who say they are owed thousands of dollars in wages. Anan Zaki reports. Video, Audio
Guilty plea over mosque attack video possession
A man has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of the video of the Christchurch mosque attacks in the Christchurch District Court today.
Snow in the South: Curse for motorists, blessing for skifields
Snow has started falling across Central Otago as an icy blast moves up the country.
New Zealand mezzo-soprano Bianca Andrew talks about the life of a working opera singer
New Zealand mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew is back home this winter to sing with Stroma New Music Ensemble and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. She talks about her new position as a member of the… Audio
Man who delivered anti-Muslim tirade sentenced
A man who delivered an anti-Muslim tirade to worshippers at the Al Noor Mosque has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to 10 months supervision.
Oranga Tamariki protest: 'The best place for children is in loving families'
Protests around the country - including more than 300 delivering an open letter to Parliament - have called for Oranga Tamariki to stop taking children from their families.
Timaru cycling body faces $1.5m bill to relocate
An expert in coastal erosion says the Timaru District Council should consider relocating the city's velodrome.
Final Christchurch rebuild costs to be divvied up today
A plan to divvy up the final costs and responsibilities of Christchurch's rebuild will be made public this afternoon.
Chch home tour aims to showcase healthier living
A Christchurch architect hopes a tour of healthy houses this weekend will be a wake-up call for less fortunate homeowners.
Student Volunteer Army out in force in Christchurch again
More than 200 people from the Student Volunteer Army are returning today to help the Christchurch community.
French cattle thriving on Banks Peninsula
Tai Tapu farmers Brent and Anna Fisher are recognised as some of New Zealand's top breeders of beefy Charolais cattle. The major focus of their breeding programme is to provide bulls to hill and high… Audio
