Canterbury
Kaikōura: A Big Year – doco tells human stories from the post-earthquake rebuild
In November 2016, one of the biggest earthquakes in our recorded history struck the coastal South Island town of Kaikōura. Two people died, buildings were destroyed and huge landslides on to State… Video, Audio, Gallery
Christchurch councillors defend e scooters
Christchurch City Councillors have received their first update on the Lime e-scooters that have been criticised for causing multiple injuries in the city. Audio
Boxer injured in Christchurch charity match dies
The man seriously injured in a charity boxing match in Christchurch on the weekend has died.
E-scooters not as dangerous as reported, council told
Christchurch City councillors have come out in defence of the Lime e-scooters, saying safety concerns are nothing but a beat up.
Water bottling expansion could threaten Chch drinking supplies: councillor
A Christchurch City Councillor is strongly opposing the application by a Chinese owned bottling company to take 1.5 billion litres of water from a deep aquifer - saying it could threaten the city's… Audio
Progress seen in Te Pae centre construction
It's been one year since work began on a $475 million convention and exhibition centre in Christchurch.
Fireworks shot from cars start large fire
A house was evacuated and a ride-on lawn mower burnt out when people shot fireworks from their cars in Selwyn on Saturday night.
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
Undie FiveHundy: Doyleston
The Under FiveHundy series explores rural New Zealand towns with fewer than 500 inhabitants. Doyleston is 20 kilometres south of Lincoln in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Surrounded by farmland and on… Audio
Undie FiveHundy: Doyleston
The Under FiveHundy series explores rural New Zealand towns with fewer than 500 inhabitants. Doyleston is 20 kilometres south of Lincoln in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Surrounded by farmland and on…
AudioAbandoned red zone could be driverless car testing ground
Driverless cars could soon be cruising around abandoned streets in Christchurch's red zone if plans for 'autonomous vehicle testing' get the green light. Audio
Chch red zone prime spot for autonomous vehicle testing
Driverless cars could soon be cruising around abandoned streets in Christchurch's red zone if plans for 'autonomous vehicle testing' get the green light. Video, Audio
Sounds like history: Lyttelton's past brought back to life via app
Over the last two years Kris Herbert has been gathering audio of local children and interviewing long-standing Lyttelton residents on their experiences growing up in the town.
Chch man warns quake-affected residents to avoid court
Earthquake Commission's assets have fallen below $200 million and the Government will trigger the Crown Guarantee this week. Audio
Twisted bridge to return to the banks of the Avon
A twisted bridge which became a symbol of Christchurch's earthquake damage will return to the banks of the Avon River later today.
Auckland edge Canterbury in extra-time thriller
Auckland have edged Canterbury 40-33 in an extra-time thriller at Eden Park to win the national premiership rugby title for the first time since 2007.
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members. Audio, Gallery
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members.
AudioPolice seek infomation after armed holdup of Christchurch bar
Three armed men fired a shot into the ceiling and assaulted two people while robbing a Christchurch bar.
New Christchurch stadium will be shaped by community feedback
Businesses, sports clubs and residents will be able to put forward ideas to shape plans for a new Christchurch stadium.
