Canterbury
Police accept fault after woman in custody self harmed
Police have admitted that officers in Canterbury got it wrong when they left a woman alone despite her threats to hurt herself.
Firefighters battle 'significant' Port Hills fire
A "significant" fire on the Port Hills in Canterbury has been brought under control, Fire and Emergency says.
Back on Christchurch's iconic stops and keys
After eight years of silence, City Organist and the Town Hall’s organ curator Martin Setchell has reopened the Christchurch Town Hall's magnificent Reiger Organ with a series of concerts, including… Video, Audio
Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
Police Commissioner: No move towards routine arming of officers
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says there is not a move towards routine arming of frontline officers in response to the increased threat of armed criminals. Audio
Man involved in Christchurch incident in court on firearms charges
Treik Allen, 20, is facing two charges of using a pistol to prevent another man being arrested.
Audience erupts with joy as CSO reopens the Christchurch Town Hall
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Phoenix concert launched their concert season and the restored Town Hall in fine style. Audio
Multiple income streams flow from hill country farm
Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the… Audio
Multiple income streams flow from hill country farm
Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the…
AudioChristchurch Town Hall reopens for first post-quake concert
Drum and bass band Shapeshifter have headed home to team up with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for the first post-quake concert at the repaired Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
The story behind the sound of the rebuilt Christchurch Town Hall
Zoe George talks with David Morriss about the significance of the reopening of the Christchurch town hall. Sir Harold Marshall discusses his design of the hall's world class acoustics. We hear… Audio
Christchurch police to carry firearms 'until further notice'
The decision follows two incidents in the past week where officers were shot at.
Govt announces new mental health facilities for Christchurch
Most mental health services in Christchurch's decaying Princess Margaret Hospital will move into new purpose built facilities by 2022. Audio
Lime to add 300 more e-scooters to Christchurch footpaths
Lime has won a big victory today in Christchurch, with the city council agreeing to boost scooter numbers from 700 to 1000. This comes not long after the scooters were removed from Dunedin and… Video, Audio
Boost for Christchurch mental health facilities
Mental health services operating out of the decaying Princess Margaret Hospital in Christchurch will finally be moved to new, specialist facilities at the Hillmorton Hospital site.
MH370: Sister desperate for answers five years on
The sister of a New Zealand man on lost flight MH370 says, as another anniversary looms, she still wants answers as to why the plane went missing. Audio
Man shot by police allegedly fired at officers twice before
The man who sparked a shoot-out with police in Christchurch last night was on the run after allegedly firing at officers on two previous occasions. He is in a serious but stable condition after police… Video, Audio
Man shot by police also fired at officers on Saturday
Police believe the man who fired at them in Christchurch before being shot by officers was the same person who fired shots at officers on Saturday morning.
Petition asks for law change to protect rest home residents' rights
A Christchurch woman wants a law change and is petitioning Parliament to ensure residents of retirement homes can't be left homeless at short notice. Audio
