Canterbury
'Exceptional' rainfall in North Canterbury
Lynn Williams, who lives near Leithfield about 40 kilometres north of Christchurch, tells John Campbell she's measured around 80mm today. Video, Audio
State of emergency declared in CHCH ahead of ex-cyclone Gita
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says parts of the city are at risk of serious flooding, including some homes which may be flooded for the third time in a year. Audio
Liane Dalziel talks about Gita in CHCH
A state of emergency has been declared by Christchurch mayor Liane Dalziel. She updates us on the weather in the city and we talk to some West Coast locals. . Audio
Linwood liquor ban 'only a band-aid'
In a bid to help improve the neglected area, Christchurch City Council voted in a temporary liquor ban two months ago. Logan Church went to find out what difference it's made. Video, Audio
The Brothers Bubeníček find love in their ballet version of The Piano
Jiří and Otto Bubeníček talk about their ballet vision for the film The Piano. The new full-length work tells the story of Ada McGrath and her daughter Flora set to a score that depicts New Zealand’s… Audio
17 Chch heritage buildings await repair - council
Limited funding has forced the Christchurch City Council to seek public feedback on what heritage buildings should be repaired next.
UK couple who died in crash named
A British couple who died in a crash just outside Christchurch have been named.
Council proposes rate rise to cover earthquake repairs
The Christchurch City Council is proposing to raise rates by more than five percent, partly to help cover remaining earthquake repairs.
Lyttelton Port workers threaten strike
Lyttelton Port workers are threatening a three week strike over failed pay and safety negotiations.
Christchurch Muslims to monitor radicalised teenager
The Muslim community is applauding a judge's decision not to send a radicalised teenage boy to prison for a violent attack in Christchurch last July.
Two dead after car collides with truck near Christchurch
Two people were killed when their car collided with a truck at an intersection near Christchurch this evening.
PM holds closed-door meeting with CTV families
Families of the CTV victims have been told that work is underway to review a law that prevented anyone being prosecuted for the building's collapse.
Jacinda Ardern keeps promise, meets CTV families
CTV families and victims expressed they were happy how the meeting with the Prime Minister went, and would be meeting soon to discuss their next move. Video, Audio
Frustration mounts in Christchurch over 7 years battling EQC
Nearly seven years on from the Christchurch earthquake, some quake damaged homeowners with unresolved insurance claims say they are being driven to the point of complete exhaustion. Video, Audio
Protesters confront PM over EQC delays
Dozens of protesters have complained to the Prime Minister over their seven-year wait for earthquake insurance claims to be resolved.
Liquor ban only a band-aid - Linwood residents
Some Linwood business owners are sceptical as to whether police are taking a new liquor ban seriously.
Witness describes discovering murdered woman
Friends and family of murder victim Renee Duckmanton walked out of court today in tears, as the man who discovered her body described what he saw.
One year since fire tore through Port Hills
Helicopter pilot Steve Askin died fighting the Port Hills fires and nine homes were destroyed. New Zealanders are being warned to prepare for more fires like it. Video, Audio
Family cries as man describes finding Renee Duckmanton's body
Friends and family of Renee Duckmanton walked out of court today in tears, as the man who discovered her burnt body described what he saw. Warning: Some people may find the details in this report… Audio
