Canterbury
'We'll always remember the people that we lost that day'
Two tragedies have brought two groups of young people from opposite sides of the world together for a special tree planting in Christchurch.
50% increase in secret reports at Christchurch Council
Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Audio
Parkland shooting survivors arrive in Christchurch
Survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Florida arrived in Christchurch this morning and will spend a week with the Student Volunteer Army. Audio
Art therapy boosts mental health in Christchurch
Otautahi Creative Spaces was set up in 2015, in response to the emotional fallout from the Christchurch quakes. The latest analysis of the arts programme, which was funded by the Red Cross, has… Audio, Gallery
Forage Herbs for Farms
Ruapuna farmers Grant and Jan Early are working with Dairy NZ on a six-year research project to reduce nitrate leaching from soil and degrading water quality. Audio
Forage Herbs for Farms
Ruapuna farmers Grant and Jan Early are working with Dairy NZ on a six-year research project to reduce nitrate leaching from soil and degrading water quality.
AudioRoof starts coming down at Chch's Lancaster Park
The roof is finally coming down at Christchurch's earthquake damaged Lancaster Park. Video
Couple admit defrauding trust of half a million
A Christchurch couple have admitted stealing half a million dollars from a government-funded trust for disabled people in order to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Alternative Mental Health Centre
A Christchurch woman's frustrations with the mental health system have led her to proposing a new centre for the city with a different approach. Audio
Kaikōura council backs away from 17 percent rates rise
Kaikōura District Council has slashed its proposed 17 percent rates increase by more than half, but will have to use most of its rainy day fund to make up the funding shortfall. Audio
Kaikōura council backs away from 17 percent rates rise
Kaikōura District Council has slashed its proposed 17 percent rates increase, opting for a rates increase of around seven percent across the board - but it's going to have to use most of its rainy day… Video, Audio
Canterbury university's 500-year-old 'fake news' goes online
A world-first digitisation project has made what's been dubbed as 500-year-old fake news available to the masses.
Chch moteliers: 'It's getting harder each winter'
Christchurch moteliers are blaming competition from AirBnB and a lack of events for what's being called the worst winter since the Canterbury earthquakes. Video
Magnitude 4 quake felt in Christchurch
A magnitude 4 quake has caused some moderate shaking in Christchurch this evening.
Holistic approach to mental health as new facility seeks funding
An alternative mental health treatment facility that focuses on an holistic approach is being proposed in Christchurch.
Jed Parsons: NZ Live
Ahead of the release of his debut solo album Midnight Feast Christchurch musician Jed Parsons joins us in-studio to talk music, inspiration, and play a selection of tracks off the record. Video, Audio
Council to consult over Akaroa freedom camping ban
Some Christchurch city councillors are worried a proposed ban on freedom camping in Akaroa won't solve the problem.
Canterbury man crushed by bus
A man is dead in North Canterbury after a bus he was working on crushed him.
Chch streeties label plan to address begging and homelessness 'crap'
Plans by Christchurch City Council to help curb a rising homeless population has worried some of the people who live rough.
Chch hit and run: Police ask driver to come forward
Police are urging the driver to come forward after a post mortem confirmed a Christchurch man who died overnight was a victim of a hit and run.
