Canterbury
'Suspicious approaches' of girls by man in black sedan
Police are appealing for information after two young girls were approached by a man in Christchurch this week.
Patients, staff face quake risks at Christchurch Hospital
Construction delays and cost over-runs are prolonging the earthquake risks facing patients and staff at Christchurch Hospital.
Door removal factor in fatal Port Hills chopper crash - report
Removal of doors from a helicopter which crashed during Christchurch's Port Hills fires last year, killing the pilot, led to fluctuating cabin pressure in the aircraft, a report has found.
Christchurch Airport hotel caught up in Fletcher delays
Fletcher Building is involved in another delayed multimillion-dollar project, this time involving a new hotel at Christchurch Airport.
Nature Agents: Learning about our water
Students in the South Island are learning how to keep their local streams healthy. The Nature Agents programme will help kids develop skills with hands-on traning, by tracking and collecting data on… Audio, Gallery
Four arrests after police target online drug dealers
A six month long investigation targeting online drug dealers has disrupted the line of supply in Canterbury, police say.
Barking mad in Governors Bay
Soprano the one year-old Doberman barks for hours on end when he's left at his Governors Bay home. It's driving the neighbours nuts, with some unable to get enough sleep. We ask Doggy Dan what's… Audio
Call to split up Kaikōura district divides councillors
There are growing calls for the cash-strapped Kaikōura district to be divvied up between its neighbours. Audio
Calls for cash-strapped Kaikoura district to be split up
There are growing calls for the cash-strapped Kaikōura district to be divvied up between its neighbours. Video, Audio
Organic farm ordered to pay $45k for exploiting workers
A farm near Christchurch has been fined for exploiting workers it claimed were volunteers.
Chch theatre company 'kicked out' of performance space
A professional theatre collective in Christchurch says a decision to show them the door is brutal and unfair. Free Theatre says it's being kicked out of a performing arts space in Christchurch's… Video, Audio
Aggravated robbery at Christchurch dairy
A staff member has been assaulted in an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy early this morning.
The Rural Catch Version of the Regional Wrap
Five contestants from the National Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year competition talk about conditions on the land and their love of farming. Audio
The Rural Catch Version of the Regional Wrap
Five contestants from the National Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year competition talk about conditions on the land and their love of farming.
AudioAnother hard winter for some Kaikōura businesses
A second hard winter is on its way for some Kaikōura businesses, after a summer season interrupted by cyclones and other wild weather. Some are wondering how they will keep their doors open. Logan… Video, Audio
Kaikōura community kitchen on cusp of closure
Kaikōura's beloved community kitchen could be forced shut if the district council carries out its plan to close the local scout hall. Video
Chch water: Council considers its options
Securing Christchurch's water system and ultimately stopping chlorination could cost as much as $40 million.
Fixing Christchurch's water system could cost $40m
Securing Christchurch's water system, and ultimately stopping chlorination could cost as much as $40 million - almost double what the council has already approved. Audio
Chch pavilion proposal detracts from cathedral - Civic Trust
The head of the Christchurch Civic Trust says he's alarmed at a proposal to build a large pavilion across Cathedral Square.
Fatal Waimate fire caused by kettle
A couple killed in a fire along with their eight-year-old son had taken the batteries out of their fire alarms because they stopped working when their flat was too cold.
