Canterbury
World-renowned Israeli violinist visits New Zealand
Shlomo Mintz is one of the greatest violinists in the world today. He is visiting New Zealand in three capacities: violinist, teacher, and conductor. We find out what motivates an artist of this… Video, Audio
Lyttelton Port workers to strike again
Further strike action is on the cards at the Lyttelton Port after negotiations between the managing company and a union failed again.
Christchurch re-repairs cost EQC $270m in total
EQC has spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars on re-repairing Christchurch quake-damaged homes and on cash settlements for re-repairs, $200m more than what it estimated the "overall" cost… Video, Audio
Ban, $20,000 fine for former bar owner Gordon Freeman
A former Christchurch restaurant owner has been banned from employing staff for three years over persistent breaches of employment law.
Council lowers speed limit hoping to save lives
Christchurch City Council has put in place a number of safety measures on Dyers Pass Road in hope of reducing motorists' death and injury.
U.S. Piano duo to wow Kiwi audiences
Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Audio
Christchurch's Victoria Square to be a market place again
Christchurch's Victoria Square will once again be a central city market place in a one-off event to celebrate its reopening.
Christchurch quake re-repairs: $160m and climbing
Checkpoint - EQC has spent $160m remediating botched and incomplete repairs on quake-damaged Christchurch homes, which is almost $100m more than what was estimated to be the "overall' cost. Audio
Chch homeowners waiting for repairs 7 years after quake
It's been more than seven years since the fatal 6.3 earthquake broke thousands of Christchurch homes, and yet many homeowners are still waiting for repairs, re-repairs, or to settle with EQC. Audio
Christchurch quake re-repairs: $160m and climbing
EQC has spent $160 million remediating botched and incomplete repairs on quake-damaged Christchurch homes, which is almost $100m more than what was estimated to be the "overall' cost. Video, Audio
The Big Three
Bruce Hopkins ticks off the last of three big challenges on Te Araroa. Audio
Kennedy's bush track reopens in Christchurch
More than a year after the Port Hills fires forced its closure, Kennedy's bush track in Christchurch will be reopened to the public today.
'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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Bus company to stay on road despite NZTA safety fears
A Canterbury bus company has narrowly avoided losing its operating licence after concerns were raised about the safety of its vehicles.
Police name teen who died on Chch road
Police have released the name of a 17-year-old who died after collapsing on Opawa Road in Christchurch yesterday.
Spied-upon groups welcome wider Thompson + Clark inquiry
Two groups that say they were spied on by Thompson + Clark are welcoming the widening of an inquiry into the controversial security company to cover not one but two government agencies.
$100,000 damage by vandals of revamped Vic Square
The central Christchurch square has sustained damage of more than $100,000 less than a month after reopening after extensive repairs.
Prostitutes Collective's HQ proposal turned down
A bid by the Prostitutes Collective to turn a house in Christchurch into its new local headquarters has been turned down.
Farmer fears years-long wait for Mycoplasma bovis compensation
Kerry Dwyer, who ran a calf rearing business near Oamaru, sent all 400 of his calves to slaughter in September last year - but says he can't start rebuilding until MPI pays him for his loss. Audio
