Canterbury

Rachel Graham reports from Sumner Beach, where a young boy went missing in the water today. A helicopter and surf life-saving crews have been stood down from the search at this stage. Video, Audio

The blacksmith's shop in Teddington opened for business in 1889, and after years lying semi-derelict is now restored to a working forge – one of the few left in the country. Audio

The number of available rentals in the Wellington has dropped 70% on a year ago, and TradeMe figures predict the demand in January is even bigger. It's giving universities in other cities the chance… Audio

There are 3000 unresolved claims with EQC, and a further 2700 with private insurers. Lawyer Grant Shand tells John Campbell many claims are re-repairs for work not done at all, or done badly. Video, Audio

Ken McKenzie lost his farmland and fences, costing him his life-savings, his KiwiSaver, and leaving him with a $40,000 mortgage on what had been a freehold home. Video, Audio

Fire and Emergency have called off an investigation into what caused the Port Hills fire due to a lack of evidence. Police are still investigating, but say there's nothing to show the fires were… Video, Audio

The end of the summer holidays and the first day of school might be welcomed by parents, but teachers and students are braced to return to the classroom in record heat. James Morris is the Principal… Audio

Megan Woods, Minister responsible for EQC, says there are about 3000 unresolved EQC claims, some which are re-repairs. She talks to John Campbell. Audio

Nikki Ross is still waiting on an insurance settlement almost seven years after her family home was damaged in the February, 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Trish Keith from EQC says they're hoping to… Video, Audio

Christchurch City Council has saved more than 23 tonnes of rubbish from heading to the landfill, by insisting all major events use compostable food packaging. It might seem a small change, but it's… Audio

Spring Collective is a co-operatively run organic market garden. A year ago Penny Sewell, Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr pooled their resources, secured an eight hectare block in Leeston and… Audio

The blackcurrant crop has been harvested and volume is down on last year says Geoff Heslop, a Canterbury blackcurrant grower, cropping farmer and chairman of Blackcurrants New Zealand. Audio

The Christchurch City Council has to remove a new path behind homes in Waimairi Beach because the soil used is contaminated with asbestos. It's removal is expected to cost $285,000.  Audio