Canterbury
Pavilions proposed plan for Cathedral Square
A plan has been released for Christchurch's Cathedral Square which includes a proposal for a large interconnection pavilion.
Too much focus on iconic species at the expense of protecting ecosystems?
Lincoln University Associate Professor Mick Abbott is organising the PA2050 conference - about the management of New Zealand's conservation land. Mick suggests that we put too much focus on individual… Audio
Timaru resident's firewood spend doubles with new burner
Firewood is in short supply in Timaru as it faces its first winter with only new burners allowed in the city.
Ron Nilsson: seeking the elusive South Island kōkako
For the past 30 years Ron Nilsson has been trying to get conclusive scientific existence that the South Island kokako - a bird officially listed as extinct in 2007 - is alive. Audio
The ex-university lecturers offering free environmental education
Errol Wood and Kelvin Nicolle believe that the best way for today's teenagers to learn about the environment is to be in the environment. They run environmental outreach programme for school and… Audio, Gallery
The ex-university lecturers offering free environmental education
Errol Wood and Kelvin Nicolle believe that the best way for today's teenagers to learn about the environment is to be in the environment. They run environmental outreach programme for school and…
Audio‘I’m disappointed EQC. No, I’m heartbroken’
Christchurch woman Georgina Hanafin has written an open letter about her anguish, heartbreak and financial struggles with EQC. She says its settlement offer falls short, and she's taking the agency to… Audio
Christchurch Hospital staff spat at, pinched and slapped - survey
Christchurch Hospital emergency department staff say they've been spat at, pinched, slapped and threatened.
Low emission fires in Canterbury
A listener is confused about Environment Canterbury rules around permits for wood burners. We seek clarification from ECAN. Audio
EQC review 'just another report' - insurance advocate
A government review critical of the Earthquake Commission is "just another report", a Christchurch earthquake insurance specialist says. Audio
One dead in suspicious Christchurch house fire
A person has been found dead at the scene of a suspicious house fire in Christchurch.
Cheviot farmer admits being first in area with M bovis
A long-time Cheviot farmer has outed himself as having the first farm in the area to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis.
Christchurch swimmers backed up after huge demand for new pool
Huge numbers of people wanting to use Christchurch's new QE2 sports complex have resulted in delays for some swimmers.
McPhee's Dorpers
Canterbury vet Jim McPhee runs a Dorper sheep stud on his small farm near Darfield. The meat-focused Dorper is attracting interest from farmers because the breed sheds their own wool, which eliminates… Audio
McPhee's Dorpers
Canterbury vet Jim McPhee runs a Dorper sheep stud on his small farm near Darfield. The meat-focused Dorper is attracting interest from farmers because the breed sheds their own wool, which eliminates…
AudioCows hit the road as sharemilkers fret on 'Gypsy Day'
Thousands of cows are on the move today as sharemilkers relocate their herds for the winter months as part of gypsy day. Conan Young travelled to mid-Canterbury to talk to farmers during their busiest… Video, Audio
Christchurch's new QE2 sports complex opens
The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble. Video, Audio
Christchurch mall reopens after threatening call
A Christchurch mall has reopened after being evacuated in response to a threatening phone call.
Uncertain future for Selwyn Huts residents
A small mid-Canterbury community faces being kicked off its land because of the local council's reluctance to upgrade its sewerage scheme. Audio
Security guard for Hillmorton Acutes won't be allowed to restrain patients
A security guard is to be placed in the Adult Acutes Inpatient Unit at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital, but nurses say that isn't enough to stop assaults. Video, Audio
