Canterbury
Several houses damaged by Christchurch house explosion
Reporter Logan Church joins Checkpoint live from the scene of a massive explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood. While one home has been flattened, several others have also been damaged. Video, Audio
Christchurch homes rocked by explosion
People living near the scene of an explosion in Christchurch say it shook their houses. Ken lives just two doors away - he described the scene to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
‘It’s amazing no one was killed’ - police on Christchurch explosion
Six people were injured when a house exploded in Christchurch this morning. Logan Church is at the scene of the explosion, on Marble Court, where he spoke to Fire and Emergency and police… Video, Audio
House reduced to rubble following massive explosion
Tradie James Looyer, who helped dig the injured out of the rubble, says the survivors who were trying to crawl free were stunned and deaf from the explosion. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Six injured in Christchurch house explosion
A massive explosion has rocked a Christchurch suburb, completely destroying one home and damaging several others. At least six people have been hospitalised with injuries and burns ranging from… Video, Audio
Mega firearms store in Christchurch
New Zealand's most famous firearms retailer has opened up a mega store in Christchurch. It's the third Gun City store to open so far this year and a fourth is expected later in the year. David Tipple… Audio
Six people injured in Chch explosion
A house is on fire after a large explosion was heard across Christchurch. Police said emergency services were responding to an incident at Marble Court, Northwood, where a house is on fire. RNZ… Audio
Coastal erosion forces Timaru sports clubs to move
The seawall has eroded by about 10 metres in the past year, and has forced the council to close footpaths and relocate the Deerstalkers club. Audio
Trades tool thefts in Canterbury on the rise - police
Canterbury police are warning local tradies to make sure their gear is locked up because of an increase in thefts from utes and vans.
US, Aus Jewish communities donate $1m to mosque victims
Jewish community leaders joined Muslim officials in Christchurch today, to hand over $1 million raised for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. Audio
Christchurch craft store accused of racial profiling
A Māori woman is accusing craft store Lincraft of racial profiling, after she was accused of stealing cross-stitch from one of its shops in Christchurch. But Lincraft denies any allegation of racial… Video, Audio
Armed police called in for Chch arrest as precaution
Armed police were called in as a precaution and a street was closed during the arrest.
Much smaller turnout on second day of guns buyback
There's been a smaller turnout on day two of the Canterbury firearms collection event at Riccarton Racecourse in Christchurch this morning.
Julia Deans - Famous Cantabrian expats stage Like Water
The Christchurch Arts Festival is about to kick-off (July 26 - August 4th) and this year it has a different emphasis: it will focus on Christchurch artists rather than a roster of international… Audio
Firefighters still at scene of Christchurch hall fire
Firefighters are still at a historic Christchurch mansion which went up in flames yesterday. Video
Christchurch historic hall fire contained
The fire which engulfed a historic Christchurch Hall in Riccarton has been contained and evacuated residents have been allowed back into their homes. Video
New council boss leaving behind a struggling authority in UK
The new chief executive of the Christchurch City Council has resigned from a council in England that has been criticised in a government-ordered report. Audio
First song: Mousey performs Extreme Highs
What a great day for Christchurch based indie-folk musician Mousey! She recently released her first single Extreme Highs, and has TODAY been nominated as a finalist in the 2019 Apra Silver Scroll… Audio
A Very Bright Idea
Timaru man Colin Murdoch was one of the world's great inventors. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Christchurch unlikely to be chlorine-free before September
Christchurch's water was originally supposed to be chlorine-free by May this year, but that then turned into July, and now the council doesn't expect the city to be chlorine-free before the end of… Audio
