Canterbury
EQC inquiry deadline pushed back due to ‘volume of information’
The deadline for the government's much anticipated inquiry into EQC has been pushed back, with the draft report now expected to be complete by Christmas and the final report by March next year. Logan… Video, Audio
CHCH mayor chooses not to know mosque shooter's name
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel is in Britain this week opening a new branch of the Christchurch Foundation, raising money for the victims of the March 15 mosque attacks. One of the interesting… Audio
CHCH bridge designs scrapped
A design for a new pedestrian bridge in Christchurch is calling into question the respect New Zealand has for its artists, after a design competition was scrapped and the council instead went for a… Audio
Support for those mentally traumatised in mosque attacks
Following the attack, ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway spoke to officials about possibly extending ACC coverage to give those people special support. Ultimately though the idea was rejected. Why? Audio
From protein powder to protea flowers
Jessica Cooke was a personal trainer in Christchurch before returning home to Banks Peninsula six years ago to take over her mother's floriculture business on the family's steep seven hectare property… Audio, Gallery
From protein powder to protea flowers
Jessica Cooke was a personal trainer in Christchurch before returning home to Banks Peninsula six years ago to take over her mother's floriculture business on the family's steep seven hectare property…
AudioTimaru Council looking to build penguin viewing platform
The Timaru District Council is seeking funding to build a penguin viewing platform in Caroline Bay.
Cantabrians optimistic of a win in Super Rugby final
Crusaders rugby supporters are bullish about winning a third Super Rugby title in a row, but not everyone in the garden city wants the hosts to emerge victorious. Audio
Crusaders favoured to win in final test match
The Crusaders are one win away from becoming just the second team in Super Rugby history to win three consecutive titles - but they'll have to beat the Jaguares in Christchurch first. Video, Audio
A hat thief is on the loose in Christchurch
The Christchurch Star is reporting that a criminal is on the loose on the streets of Christchurch. And not just any criminal – a hat thief.. Audio
Timaru track closes as council warns cliff may fall without warning
A track on a cliff in Timaru has been closed after the local council says it found a significant crack.
Christchurch couple loses on-sold case against insurer IAG
A Christchurch couple who challenged the previous home owner's insurance company IAG to pay up and fix the house they bought have lost their case in the Supreme Court - a ruling which could create a… Audio
Burst water main floods busy intersection, streets
A burst water main sent water flooding a busy Christchurch intersection and nearby streets today.
Supreme Court rules against 'onsold' insurance claimant
Christchurch owners of homes that had undiscovered earthquake damage when they were sold have been dealt a blow by the Supreme Court today.
Regenerate Christchurch appoints new board chair
Dr Therese Arseneau has been appointed leader of Christchurch's earthquake rebuild agency has been appointed.
Rude cafe - beat up or misunderstood?
Police called into a Canterbury cafe, one that has been called New Zealand's rudest, to explain customer service to the owners. It has the lowest rating on trip advisor but is it all a beat up? Are… Audio
Fire at historic 'Brown Pub', the Canterbury Hotel in Methven
Fire crews have brought a blaze at an historic pub in mid-Canterbury under control.
Volunteers help drive support for mosque victims
In this episode of Voices, we meet a former refugee heading up an organisation specifically supporting families affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Volunteers help drive support for mosque victims
In this episode of Voices, we meet a former refugee heading up an organisation specifically supporting families affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioFamily rescued from Canterbury river
Three people were rescued from the roof of their car after getting stuck in the Waimakariri River this evening.
