Canterbury
Sound Archives: "The most famous Westerner in China"
In Canterbury this weekend a variety of events will be taking place to mark this year as the 120th anniversary of the birth of Rewi Alley, the New Zealander who spent over 60 years working to improve… Audio
Canterbury earthquake advisory service given reprieve
An advisory service for home owners affected by the Canterbury earthquakes has received a cash injection.
Sex workers stand their ground on Christchurch's Manchester St
Residents in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans are considering legal action against the council after years of problems with sex workers on their streets. Logan Church asked the sex workers what… Video, Audio
Chch residents expect sex workers to return
Some Christchurch residents are dreading the summer as they expect street based sex workers to return to their neighbourhood.
Fuel storage facility raises prospect of more competition
A new large fuel storage facility in Timaru that could potentially help drive fuel price competition has been granted resource consent.
Auckland Zoo orangutans arrive for stay in Chch
Three orangutans from Auckland Zoo have finally arrived at their new home in Christchurch.
No berm for Christchurch
Christchurch council has passed a bylaw banning parking on grass berms. The panellists tell us if this parking annoys them, or whether this bylaw is a bit over the top. Audio
Cyclists injured in 40-person pile-up
Three people remain in hospital following a pile-up of 40 cyclists in Canterbury.
Christchurch woman's death 'not suspicious' - police
Police say a woman's death in Christchurch overnight is being treated as not suspicious, after the completion of a post-mortem.
Police investigate unexplained death of Christchurch woman
Christchurch police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in the suburb of Bishopdale overnight.
Further Christchurch Metro Centre delays frustrate sports fans
Christchurch sports clubs are dismayed to hear their new indoor sports centre has been pushed back yet again.
Major course cuts ahead for Lincoln Uni
Lincoln University is in a delicate state and needs significant course cuts, more Māori and Pasifika students, and more donations, an advisory board says.
Tram incident sparks debate over homelessness
Christchurch business owners say problems with beggars are escalating, after one of the city's trams was stopped and its driver abused over the weekend.
Homeless in spotlight after tram stopped & driver abused
Homelessness has once again been thrust into the spotlight in Christchurch, after one of the city's trams was stopped and its driver abused over the weekend. Video, Audio
Christchurch sports facility budget blows out by $75m
The Christchurch Rebuild Minister has revealed the city's planned swimming and sports facility is facing a $75 million budget blow-out, and she's ordering an urgent re-think. Video, Audio
Metro Sports Facility blowout prompts drastic changes - Minister
A $75 million budget blowout for Christchurch's planned Metro Sports Facility has prompted new minister Megan Woods to drop the contractor for the 2018 build. Video
Auckland Zoo's orangutans are on the move
Auckland Zoo's three orangutans are moving to Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park this week. Charlie, Melur and Wanita are leaving the zoo during the middle of the night on Thursday and will arrive in… Audio, Gallery
The World Seniors' Scrabble Championship
The World Seniors' Championship in scrabble has kicked off in Christchurch. Paul Lister has the latest results and explains the rules being used to officiate. Audio
Daylight hours only for Kaikōura highway
The Transport Agency has confirmed the initial hours of operation for the quake-damaged State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura, when it reopens next month.
Pair facing meth import charges named
Two Christchurch men charged after 49kg of methamphetamine was smuggled into the country have been named.