Canterbury
Timaru residents urged to conserve water
People in Timaru are being asked to conserve water because the town has only enough reserves for four days.
Man dies in shooting at family home in Darfield
A man has been killed in Canterbury after he drove into an officer, and then was shot, say police.
Hopping to the beat: drummer turned grower Trevor Courtney
Trevor Courtney has always liked beer, and now the drummer for '60s band Chants R&B is growing his own hops. After a 40-year music career, Trevor and his wife Lyndsay now have a lifestyle block in… Video, Audio, Gallery
Hopping to the beat: drummer turned grower Trevor Courtney
Trevor Courtney has always liked beer, and now the drummer for '60s band Chants R&B is growing his own hops. After a 40-year music career, Trevor and his wife Lyndsay now have a lifestyle block in…
Video, AudioCoastal Pacific Rail Line reopens
South Islanders are celebrating the reopening of the Coastal Pacific Rail Line, which was wrecked by the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake. Video, Audio
Canterbury Rugby League wants sidelines to be booze-free
Alcohol-fuelled abuse and assaults are just some of the anti-social behaviour that Canterbury Rugby League says is making its sidelines unsafe. Audio
Restored Kaikōura train ‘the best it’s ever been’
The first passenger train from Piction to Christchurch since the devastating Kaikōura earthquake has arrived in the Garden City - Kathy Templeman was on board and says it was an emotional experience.
…ChCH looks at alcohol park ban
Alcohol could be banned at 20 Christchurch parks as Rugby League struggles to control sideline behaviour described as volatile and unsafe. Canterbury Rugby League says it's concerned for the safety of… Audio
Christchurch red zone stories to be told via new app
While plans are being made for the future of Christchurch's red zone, one researcher is keen to ensure the area's past is not forgotten. Video
ChCh Avon Precinct promenade opening
It's taken five years to build but the river promenade, in Christchurch's Avon Precinct is about to open. Audio
Mindful movement
Mindful Mover was born after the Christchurch earthquake, the anxiety and stress caused by the continuous rattling. From there it's grown to help young people dealing with bullying, troubles at home… Audio, Gallery
Power cut affects part of Christchurch
Power is out to about 850 homes and businesses in some suburbs to the south of Christchurch's CBD. The power company Orion says the power went off this morning at...
Farmer describes destruction from raging tornado
When a tornado struck Canterbury, farmer Randal Hanrahan watched in amazement as expensive pieces of heavy farm equipment were lifted into air. Sheltering under his overturned mower from the raging… Video, Audio
CTV engineer’s lawyers argue against investigation
Reporter Ann Marie May was in the High Court in Wellington today, where the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is calling for the Institution of Professional Engineers to resume its… Video, Audio
‘No closure... no justice’ for CTV families
Government lawyers have asked the High Court to order the Institution of Professional Engineers to resume its investigation into Alan Reay, the civil engineer responsible for the CTV building. CTV… Video, Audio
'Massive tornado' hits north of Ashburton
A woman has described a tornado in Canterbury as a massive ball of dust coming at the road. Video
Two fatal car crashes in Christchurch
Passengers involved in two fatal car crashes in Christchurch within 12 hours were not wearing seatbelts.
Mohair, mo' money: farming Angora goats in Canterbury
Glenn Gamble has a flock of 400 mohair-producing Angora goats on his Canterbury farm. He says their fleece sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep. Audio
Mohair, mo' money: farming Angora goats in Canterbury
Glenn Gamble has a flock of 400 mohair-producing Angora goats on his Canterbury farm. He says their fleece sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep.
AudioChristchurch rest home left with no public transport
Residents of a Christchurch retirement village are fed up they are soon to be without public transport. Audio
