Canterbury
Christchurch's first new preschool since quakes to open next year
The first new purpose-built preschool in central Christchurch since the earthquakes will open in September next year.
Chch ambulance officers: 'Please stop assaulting us'
A bad batch of synthetic drugs continues to wreak havoc in Christchurch, as ambulance officers say they're finding themselves busier and in increasingly violent situations. They have a simple message… Video, Audio
Women Should Be Seen and Heard
Is the arts a place where women have equal opportunity? And if not, why not? That's the big question at hand in Episode Six of RNZ podcast, Beyond Kate. Audio
Cruise scheduling angers Akaroa locals: 'It's just chaos'
The haphazard scheduling of cruise ships has angered some residents in the seaside town of Akaroa, near Christchurch.
Chch council asks residents to conserve water to get chlorine out
An embattled Christchurch City Council says its now up to its residents to help it get chlorine out of the city's water supply. Video, Audio
Cottage industry in quake damaged homes emerges
Entrepreneurs have been buying up uninsurable quake damaged homes in Christchurch, fixing them up so they can be insured again and selling them on, often for a tidy profit. Video, Audio
Synthetics 'survivors' turn to touch rugby to help get over drugs
In amongst the horror of synthetic drugs, which the NZ Drug Foundation calls a public health emergency, is a touch rugby team aiming to make a difference. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Christchurch house fire puts four people in hospital
Four people were taken to Christchurch Hospital after a fire at a property in Hoon Hay this morning.
Two houses damaged in Christchurch blaze
Two houses have suffered extensive damage following a fire in the Christchurch suburb of Halswell.
Woman found dead in Christchurch suburb this morning
The police are investigating the death of a woman who died in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner this morning.
More diesel found in Christchurch suburb
More diesel has been discovered in the Christchurch suburb of Addington.
Health Ministry audits Christchurch hospital water piping
The Ministry of Health is investigating stainless steel piping put into a Christchurch hospital building and whether it may have to be replaced.
Canterbury make another premiership final
Canterbury are through to their fourth straight provincial rugby premiership final after beating Tasman 21-16 in Nelson.
Chanelle O'Sullivan is a lot more than just a farmer's wife
The South Canterbury mother-of-two is developing an educational virtual reality programme with her husband Dave, a support hub for rural start-ups in Timaru and on the side is a marketing specialist… Audio
Chanelle O'Sullivan is a lot more than just a farmer's wife
The South Canterbury mother-of-two is developing an educational virtual reality programme with her husband Dave, a support hub for rural start-ups in Timaru and on the side is a marketing specialist…
AudioWomen Caught Between Two Worlds
Being a woman of colour in a predominantly white society brings with it a complex set of rules and expectations that are often not spoken about. Episode Four of Beyond Kate looks at some of the Maori… Audio
Man charged with murder over fatal Canterbury shooting
A man has appeared in Christchurch District Court charged with the murder of a 28-year-old man near Christchurch at the weekend.
Police make arrest in relation to Chch fatal shooting
A man has been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old in Christchurch at the weekend.
Information witheld on Chch water contamination risk - report
An independent report has slammed the Christchurch City Council's water division after it found the department witheld information from senior mangers for seven months.
Emergency crews looking for missing person after house fire
The search is continuing for a missing person after a house fire south of Christchurch today.
