Canterbury
Search paused for boy missing at Sumner Beach
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
Forging Ahead
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
Forging Ahead
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.
AudioCanterbury rivers restored to original Māori names
Two South Island rivers in Waiau have been restored to their original Māori names.
Wellington Universities look at housing more students
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
Fire and Emergency closes Port Hills investigation
Fire and Emergency has closed its investigation into what caused the Port Hills fire due to a lack of evidence, but says it still believes they were deliberately lit.
6000 Christchurch quake claims remain unresolved
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
Port Hills farmer angry fire investigation closed
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 & Emergency call off investigation into Port Hills fire
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
Alternative youth programme not constrained by red tape
Social workers frustrated with ticking boxes for funding have started their own programme in Christchurch aimed at giving troubled children somewhere to belong and someone to believe in them.
Weather: Back to school in record heat
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
3000 EQC claims unresolved seven years after earthquake
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
EQC botches rebuild of quake-damaged Chch home - twice
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
Calls to regulate 'recycling, compostable, biodegradable' labels
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
Growing Greens
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
Growing Greens
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…
AudioHarvesting Blackcurrants
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
Harvesting Blackcurrants
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.
AudioAsbestos removal to cost $285,000
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
Christchurch's water to be chlorinated for a year
Christchurch's water will be temporarily chlorinated, the city council says.