Canterbury
Christchurch quake claimants to go on hunger strike
Peter and Anne Glasson plan to go on a hunger strike over their dispute with Southern Response. Peter tells John Campbell he's had enough, and will strike to whatever conclusion. Video, Audio
Christchurch City Council apologises to owners of menacing dogs
The Christchurch City Council has admitted it was wrong to tell owners of menacing dogs the animals need to be muzzled all the time, even at home.
Templeton quarry application delayed
Fulton Hogan is delaying a possible resource consent application for a proposed quarry near Christchurch.
Nurses protest outside Christchurch Hospital over pay, staffing problems
Nurses are continuing to rally outside hospitals in protest against a lack of investment in health care, but not all nurses are happy with how the union is handling ongoing negotiations. Video, Audio
Ecan not doing due diligence on water bottling - campaigner
The Canterbury Regional Council is being accused of not doing due diligence before granting consents for water bottling.
Lyttelton port workers to lose pay due to planned strike
Nearly 200 union members working at Lyttelton Port won't get paid for four days when 11 members go on strike in two weeks.
Christchurch locals escape house fire unharmed
Fire crews were called to the blaze about 4.30am on Halton Street in the suburb of Strowan.
New info could cast doubt over lack of CTV prosecution
New information has been revealed by CTV families that could cast doubt on the decision not to lay criminal charges over the building's collapse.
Outcry over council move to muzzle menacing dogs at all times
A dog rescue group says it will take legal action against the Christchurch City Council if it tries to enforce muzzling of menacing dogs at all times.
New info over decision not to prosecute over CTV
Alan Reay was told on two occasions that the building his company designed was prone to collapsing in an earthquake, but this information wasn't considered in the decision not to prosecute, CTV… Audio
Dog muzzling rules in Christchurch
A dog rescue group is furious a letter sent out by Christchurch City Council demands that some dogs must be muzzled at all times outside of a cage, including in the home. Audio
Port to stay closed while boat burns itself out
Timaru's port will stay closed for the night while firefighters wait for a blaze on a fishing boat to burn itself out.
Three suffer smoke inhalation after ship catches fire
Three people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out on a ship at Timaru Port.
Arrests over burglary of cow-disease quarantined property
Two men have been arrested for stealing equipment from a South Canterbury farm which was under quarantine.
No plea, name supression for man charged with Merivale murder
A man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court on charges of murder and aggravated burglary this morning.
Carey White's apple brownies
If you're baking with apples, Granny Smith are best as they pulp down quickly and easily, says Carey White. The Rangiora orchardist shares her recipe for (gluten-free) gooey melt apple brownies. Audio
NZ in for 'a wild couple of days'
A strong cold front coming up from the Southern Ocean is expected to bring heavy rain, gale-force winds and thunderstorms to many parts of the country this week.
$270m on Chch quake re-repairs 'awful, bad, inefficient'
Christchurch locals tell RNZ reporter Katy Gosset how they feel about the $270m spent on re-repairs on quake-damaged Christchurch homes. Audio
Chch quake re-repairs blamed on 'poor scoping standard’
So many re-repairs are needed on Christchurch quake-damaged homes because the initial scoping was wrong, quantity surveying business owner Lester Bryant tells John Campbell. Video, Audio
