Canterbury
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
Unexplained death on Christchurch street
Police are investigating an unexplained death of a person on a Christchurch street this morning.
Body found near river identified as missing 20-year-old
Police have confirmed the body found on the banks of the Ashley River on the weekend is that of missing woman Emma Beattie.
Christchurch chlorination regime begins
The process of flushing Christchurch's water supply with chlorine is under way, ending its reign as the only major New Zealand city not to treat its water.
Water chlorinating underway in Christchurch
The process of flushing Christchurch's water supply with chlorine is underway, ending its reign as the only major New Zealand city not to treat its water. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Body found during police training exercise in Canterbury
A body has been found in Canterbury by people taking part in search and rescue training.
A family tradition in bloom
The Chamberlain family have cultivated spring flowers at Hadstock Farm in Mid Canterbury since the 1930s. Country Life pays them a visit as the last of the bulbs are dug up before it's time to plant… Audio, Gallery
A family tradition in bloom
The Chamberlain family have cultivated spring flowers at Hadstock Farm in Mid Canterbury since the 1930s. Country Life pays them a visit as the last of the bulbs are dug up before it's time to plant…
AudioMan charged with sexual violation after giving massages
A man has been arrested and charged with sexual violation after giving massages at a Christchurch dance school.
Health and safety concerns derail port workers' blockade
Plans by striking Lyttelton Port workers to march through the road tunnel connecting the port to Christchurch have been derailed.
Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for first time since resignation
Christchurch's Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for the first time since announcing she was stepping down after leading the Christchurch diocese for 10 years. Video, Audio
Port workers blockading tunnel to Chch
Industrial action at Lyttelton Port is being ratcheted up a notch today with workers planning to block the road and train tunnels to the port.
More claims of spying by Thompson and Clark
Another group is claiming to have been spied on by the security firm Thompson and Clark. Audio
Feral goats in Banks Peninsula targeted by new plan
Some Banks Peninsula farmers say feral goats are becoming an increasingly serious problem, but a new plan could help.
33 farms now infected with cattle disease
Another farm with the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis has been added to the growing list.
NGO pulls out of family violence pilot over safety concerns
A women's refuge group which was a key part of a family violence pilot has walked away from signing a new contract because of concerns for its staff. The Integrated Safety Response pilot or ISR pilot… Audio
Limitation periods for quake near amid 'bloody mess'
As IAG and Southern Response's limitation periods for claims resulting from the February 2011 earthquake nears, Christchurch lawyer Peter Woods says the current situation is a "bloody mess". Audio
Lyttelton Port strike to resume tonight
Workers at Lyttelton Port Company will resume strike action at midnight tonight after employment talks failed to reach an agreement today.
EQC changes: payout limit to be lifted, longer to put in claim
The Earthquake Commission Act is being changed to increase the maximum payout and the length of time to make a claim.
Top NZ surf break under threat
The Surf Break Protection Society is fighting to save one of the country's most famous surf breaks - Mangamaunu in Kaikoura. Audio
