Canterbury
Lansdown Summer Festival: Opera in a Canterbury country house
Landsown Festival of Narropera director Hayden Rawstron previews this summer’s festival finale, Der Freischütz; Audio
Hurunui council wants to buy shares in irrigation project
The Hurunui District Council is calling for public feedback on its plan to buy almost $500,000 worth of shares in an irrigation project.
Lyttelton Port strike set to continue this week
Strike action at Lyttelton Port is expected to resume on Wednesday, with negotiations over pay and safety for Rail and Maritime Transport Union members still unsettled.
Christchurch's Anglican Bishop steps down
Christchurch's Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews has announced she is stepping down after 10 years in the role.
'Very Kiwi': Parcel's intrepid journey a hit on social media
The tale of a parcel that managed to be delivered to a couple in rural Canterbury - despite not having an address and only vague instructions - has been a hit on social media.
Toxic algae in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River
People are being warned to avoid parts of the Selwyn River, Waikirikiri, in Canterbury, where potentially toxic algae has been found.
Protecting Lyttelton dolphins
There are concerns noise from a new cruise berth in Lyttleton could have an impact on the harbour's dolphins. Underwater pile driving is planned for the port but it's been put on hold while the issues… Audio
EQC claimants’ stories ‘eye opening’ – Dame Annette King
Fourteen Christchurch residents still battling EQC seven years on, shared their stories today with Minister Megan Woods and EQC's interim chairwoman Dame Annette King. Video, Audio
EQC Minister considering legislative change for on-solds
Megan Woods is signalling legislative change may be needed to deal with Canterbury homeowners who purchased houses post-quake believing the homes had been fully repaired. Video, Audio
Don't buy a house repaired by EQC, Christchurch homeowner warns
Solo mum Tania Ashton is warning people not to buy houses repaired by EQC, after discovering the home she bought needs repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, which insurance won't cover. Video, Audio
How hard can it be?
In early 90s Christchurch, a remarkable group of Pasifika performers take their first steps towards success. Audio
Retirement home protests bus stop removal
Residents of the Diana Isaac village are outraged and today marched on the Canterbury Regional Council buildings armed with a 600-signature petition, saying the Orbiter bus is a lifeline and cannot be… Video, Audio
Multiple overdoses after users mistake drug for ecstasy
A synthetic drug that users mistook for ecstasy resulted in 13 people being admitted to hospital in Christchurch late last month.
Author Fleur Beale on her new work, Lyla
Fleur Beale is one of New Zealand's most prolific authors and the winner of many awards for children and young adult books. Her latest work is a novel that tells the story of a young girl who… Audio
Long-awaited youth hub on the way for vulnerable Cantabrians
Desperately needed medical, mental health and housing support is finally on the way for vulnerable youth in Canterbury in what will become a one-stop-shop service. Once built, it will bring together… Audio
Pickets primed as port workers launch 13-day strike
Some of the 200 Lyttelton Port workers on strike are expected to picket in Christchurch today, after negotations over pay and safety broke down.
Ashburton water supply loses its 'secure status'
Ashburton's water supply has lost its secure status, and the council is seeking to upgrade the town's drinking water infrastructure.
Christchurch water chlorination to start later this month
The Christchurch City Council has confirmed exactly when the city's water will be chlorinated.
Denis Wright - Pleasant Point Memories
Denis Wright is a former high school English teacher - and now full time writer of young adult fiction, and today he's reading a piece he wrote for us about the overwhelming excitement as a child… Audio
Denis Wright - Pleasant Point Memories
Denis Wright is a former high school English teacher - and now full time writer of young adult fiction, and today he's reading a piece he wrote for us about the overwhelming excitement as a child…
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