Canterbury
Small Canterbury community facing complete eviction
Selwyn District Council is concerned about the cost of building a new sewarage scheme and is now considering not renewing Selwyn Huts owners' licences. Video, Audio
Putting 'Waimate on the map' by boosting tourism
It is now or never to make Waimate an attractive tourist destination, local business owners say.
‘Light at the end of tunnel’ for farmers affected by M bovis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told farmers in South Canterbury today that the Biosecurity Act would be overhauled once MPI's investigation into Mycoplasma bovis was complete. Video, Audio
Hillmorton nurse strangled, dragged along the floor
Another serious assault on a nurse at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital is being blamed on inadequate staffing and the lack of an Intensive Care Unit. Video, Audio
Hundreds turn out again for te reo despite puhoro (bad) weather
Another big crowd turned out on a bitterly cold and wet Christchurch evening last night to learn te reo Māori.
Land owners still in 'limbo' after Kaikōura quake
Several home owners near Kaikōura have been stuck in limbo for 18 months, since 2016's earthquake devastated the area. Audio
Christchurch council to reduce chlorine levels in water supply
Christchurch City Council will reduce the level of chlorine in the city's water to try and fix the smell and taste issues raised by locals.
Derelict Christchurch buildings in council 'crosshairs'
Christchurch may have to impose a special tax on building owners who refuse to deal with their derelict buildings, a councillor says.
Ann Brower: critical conscience
On 31 May, Dr Ann Brower will deliver a lecture at the University of Canterbury, titled: A Little Guy's Guide to Making a Difference after receiving the Critic and Conscience of Society Award earlier… Audio
Game-on: 24-hour 'hackathon' begins in South Island
A 24-hour 'hackathon' is being held in Christchurch this weekend, the first event New Zealand has hosted on behalf of the French and European space agencies.
Sharemilkers lose everything after raising alarm about M bovis
Mary and Sarel Potgieter were the first people in New Zealand to blow the whistle on Mycoplasma bovis. Mary tells John Campbell they haven't been compensated and are now living off their credit cards… Video, Audio
Chch mayor asks staff to look at lowering chlorine in water
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has asked staff to look at lowering chlorine levels following complaints from hundreds of residents who say it's irritating their skin and eyes. Video, Audio
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck while crossing bridge
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck on a Canterbury bridge this morning.
'Nothing to fear' with free Māori lessons at Chch restaurant
A Christchurch restaurant putting on free te reo Māori lessons has been overrun with interest so will expand the program, the owner says. Audio
Farmers still keen for M. Bovis eradication
The eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is still the preferred option for farmers, with 39 farms now tested positive - the most recent in Waikato last week. Video, Audio
McGrath's disappearance 'an awful, haunting experience'
The brother of a Christchurch man who disappeared a year ago today says it's been a year from hell.
Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Video, Audio
SH1 to Kaikōura to close overnight later this month
Road workers will close State Highway 1, between Christchurch and Kaikōura, later this month to start removing the shipping containers which have been protecting vehicles from rockfalls.
Christchurch red zone to house thousands of bees
More than 500,000 bees are to make Christchurch's red zone their home as part of efforts to grow the endangered species and make use of the land.
Christchurch gets extra $300m to get rebuild going
Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium after its long slow rebuild got a $300 million boost in yesterday's budget. Audio
