Canterbury
Christchurch suburb's water may be affected by diesel leak
Christchurch residents from Addington are angry about not being told about a diesel leak that might have contaminated the suburb's water supply.
'Bad batch' of synthetics suspected to be behind Chch death
A bad batch of synthetic drugs, which has put 19 people in hospital in Christchurch, is now being blamed for killing at least one person. Audio
Dodgy synthetic drugs blamed for Christchurch death
St John Ambulance today revealed that a recent death is being linked to the same synthetic drugs which have put 19 other people in hospital. Video, Audio
Cellist James Bush discusses the keys to understanding early music
Cellist James Bush and violinist Miranda Hutton, artistic-co-director of NZ Barok, discuss the early music ensemble's current touring programme "The Splendour of Venice" which explores music by… Audio
Canterbury water bottling battle goes to High Court
The Canterbury Regional Council says it is prepared to stand by its definition that commercial water bottling is an industrial use of water, as the local battle for water rights goes to the High…
Rakautara residents threaten legal action against govt
While much of the damage in Rakautara is being repaired, five homeowners have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to a nearby cliff that is unstable. Video, Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: 'Lozenge' by Ben Woods
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share ‘Lozenge’, the debut single from former Salad Boys drummer Ben Woods. Video
Synthetic drug 'bad batch' users continue to pour into hospital
Canterbury DHB said it has had around 20 people arrive at its emergency department - some critically ill - after taking the drug. Video, Audio
Canterbury health staff ready for move to new $72m building
About 300 Canterbury District Health Board staff are counting down to their big move to a new $72 million outpatients' building.
Fundraising push for Christchurch sustainable food project
The final fundraising push is on by a group wanting to establish a food forest and social enterprise cafe in the heart of Christchurch.
The man who was slapped in the face by an octopus
Kyle Mullinder was kayaking with friends off the coast of Kaikōura when he copped a face full of octopus….thanks to a seal. He describes the incredible and smelly experience to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Alleged death threats after concerns over landscape service
A Christchurch homeowner says she has received death threats after posting concerns on social media about a landscape service.
Chch woman threatened after complaining about landscape service
A Christchurch homeowner says she received death threats after she complained on social media about a company called Four Seasons Tree Lopping Services, which had been going door-to-door leaving… Audio
Brewery owner gets home detention over tax dodge
A Christchurch brewery owner has been sentenced to home detention for not paying his staff's tax deductions for four years.
Good samaritan who helped prevent abduction sought
Christchurch police want to hear from a passerby who helped to stop the attempted abduction of a jogger last week.
CBD parking problem: 'They'll unfortunately head to a mall'
Some Christchurch businesses are blaming a lack of off-street parking signs for a drop-off in customer numbers.
House-hunters warned not to rely on seller's building reports
A warning has gone out to house hunters in Christchurch not to rely on building reports supplied by those selling homes.
Serious assault in Christchurch
A man who was hospitalised after a serious assault in Christchurch may be released later today.
Potato virus found in New Zealand for first time
A potato virus which affects potatoes used to make chips has been found for the first time in New Zealand.
Police look for source of 'bad batch' of synthetics
Ten people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital in the past 48 hours after smoking synthetic cannabis and as a result suffering seizures and heart attacks. Detective Inspector Greg Murton told… Audio
