Canterbury
Chch residents blame chlorine for inflamed eczema, headaches
Some Christchurch ratepayers say their drinking water now tastes and smells like a swimming pool.
Christchurch's newly-chlorinated water not to everyone's taste
Christchurch residents say their drinking water tastes and smells like a swimming pool, and is giving them headaches and inflaming skin conditions since it was chlorinated last month. Video, Audio
Christchurch hunger striker determined 'to fight on'
Peter Glasson says Southern Response's lawyers are holding up the process, as he waits to reach an agreement with the government insurer. In the meantime, he continues his hunger strike which has seen… Video, Audio
Nurses fear for safety
Nurses working late shifts are fearful for their safety with one saying she carries a pair of scissors as a weapon. Just in case. Christin Watson of the Nurses Organisation talks about the conditions… Audio
Going for the Record
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins. Audio
Plea not to combine planned Chch sporting facilities
A review into a multi-sport facility planned for Christchurch is causing exasperation amongst the sporting community.
Farmers of the future
Hundreds of children around the country are competing in the AgriKids regional finals this month. The competition aims to promote the fun side of farming and help children develop practical skills. Audio, Gallery
Farmers of the future
Hundreds of children around the country are competing in the AgriKids regional finals this month. The competition aims to promote the fun side of farming and help children develop practical skills.
AudioAttack on nurse highlights need for car parks, NZNO says
The Nurses Organisation says a serious assault in Hagley Park in Christchuch last night shows hospital staff are still at risk from a lack of secure parking. Audio
Cheers, jeers as Renee Duckmanton's murderer sentenced
Gambian-born butcher, Sainey Marong, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of sex worker Renee Duckmanton in Christchurch in 2016. Video, Audio
Duckmanton murderer jailed for life, told to 'rot in hell'
The man found guilty of murdering Renee Duckmanton has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non parole period of 18 years.
On-sold nightmare: EQC offers $48,000 despite $260,000 repair bill
Georgina Hanafin says EQC has offered her $48,000 to fix her house, which has a repair bill of $260,000. She also has a mortgage of $300,000 for the house she purchased after the Christchurch… Audio
EQC accused of ignoring true extent of damage to Chch homes
A Christchurch man says EQC misled him about the earthquake damage to his home and deliberately under-scoped the repairs that were needed. David Townshend said his warnings were ignored. Video, Audio
Union and Lyttelton Port reach agreement
Lyttelton Port Company says it has reached an agreement in principle with the Rail and Maritime Transport Union regarding terms of settlement.
Hunger strike over quake claim prompts govt action
The minister for Greater Christchurch regeneration has asked for a third party to get involved in an earthquake claims dispute between Christchurch man Peter Glasson and Southern Response. Video
Timaru ship fire: Firefighters to stamp out any hotspots
Firefighters in Timaru are still working on extinguishing a fire on a ship, eight days after it broke out following an explosion on board.
Museum dance off
South Canterbury Museum is locked in a bitter battle with five other New Zealand museums ... It's aiming to make to the finals of the International Museum Dance Off. Video, Audio
Cathedral restoration: 'People are more important than buildings'
The departing Anglican Bishop of Christchurch has criticised the restoration of the Cathedral, questioning if there will be enough money to pay for it.
Christchurch's QE2 rises from the rubble
QE2 was once the jewel of Christchurch's east, a multi-purpose sports facility built to host the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Video
Christchurch's new QEII sports facility to open next month
The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio
