Canterbury
CTV families protest over legal ruling
Families of those killed in the 2011 collapse of the CTV building are protesting today over news that a criminal prosecution has been rejected against the designers of the CTV building. Deputy… Audio
Man dead after falling from jet ski
A man has died after falling off his jet ski near Christchurch today.
Fatigued farmers brace for possible drought
Hot, dry conditions in North Canterbury are making farmers nervous that another drought is looming.
Blades of Glory
Allan and Phil Oldfield are professional blade shearers from Geraldine. Shearing has taken Allan around the world in the past year. While shearing a mob of finn-cross sheep at Russell Brodie's farm at… Audio, Gallery
Blades of Glory
Allan and Phil Oldfield are professional blade shearers from Geraldine. Shearing has taken Allan around the world in the past year. While shearing a mob of finn-cross sheep at Russell Brodie's farm at…
AudioKaikoura locals get first glimpse of soon-to-open SH1
Residents worst affected by the closure of quake damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura got their first glimpse today of what the road will look like when it reopens next week. Logan Church went along for the… Video, Audio
Christchurch bakes in 33 degrees, roads melt in unprecedented heat
Dunedin residents are being warned to conserve water now or face severe restrictions later as a hot, dry spell sits over the country.Meanwhile, the intense heat has led to crowded beaches and extra… Video, Audio
Three people saved from rip at Sumner beach
Two people caught in a rip in Sumner beach in Christchurch have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries, police say.
Race to finish SH 1 north of Kaikōura
Workers rebuilding State Highway 1, north of Kaikōura, are racing to finish the job, with just one week left until the grand reopening. Video
Christchurch could be forced to chlorinate its water
Christchurch residents could face a three percent rates increase if the government forces the council to chlorinate its drinking water. Audio
Asbestos found in water supply of South Canterbury town
Asbestos has been found in the water supply of Temuka, but the council says it's safe to drink.
Alan Reay must be prosecuted, CTV victims and their families say
Professor Maan Alkaisi's wife died on February 22, 2017, when the CTV building collapsed in the earthquake. He is the spokesperson for almost all of the 115 victims' families and survivors. Video, Audio
Man shot by air rifle through window of his home
A Christchurch man was injured when a shot from an air rifle was fired through the window of his home on Monday night.
'Unacceptable conditions' in Chch prison - Ombudsman
The Ombudsman has released a scathing report into Christchurch Men's Prison.
'People are chomping at the bit to get back in here'
After months of waiting keen mountain bikers got to experience the Christchurch Adventure Park again after the destructive Port Hills fires. Video, Audio
Christchurch guest nights on the rise
The number of visitors spending the night in Christchurch is almost back at pre-earthquake levels, thanks largely to the growth in Airbnb users.
Adventure park blamed over Port Hills fires reopens
Christchurch Adventure Park will re-open to the public today, ten months after the Port Hills fires badly damaged it and forced it to close.
Fire 'totalled' factory, hospitalised three firefighters
A large fire "totalled" a stockfood factory south of Ashburton overnight and sent three firefighters to hospital. Audio
Search for missing 20yo woman continues
A riverbed search for Emma Beattie, who went missing late on Friday night, will continue until sunset tonight.
Farmers worried early summer highs could spell drought
The mercury topped 30 degrees in some parts of the country, with highs of 31 in Alexandra and Clyde, and with temperatures this warm at the start of the summer, feed stocks could disappear quickly. Video, Audio
