Canterbury
One Year Done: Surveying the damage
A year on from the Kaikōura quake that changed their lives, residents of Hurunui District are among those revisiting the traumatic experience and examining how tough it has made life for them since.
Kaikōura quake: EQC closes in on full settlement
The Earthquake Commission is confident of having all claims for residential damage from the Kaikōura earthquake settled within the next four months.
What Kaikoura has taught us about earthquakes
On the anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake, more than 100 overseas scientists have joined about 20 more New Zealand geologists in Blenheim for the eighth annual International Workshop on… Audio
When the time known as 'afterwards' began
People ask me all the time about Kaikōura, and I am overwhelmed by a strange mix of protectiveness and desire to emphasise the magnitude of our loss, writes Chessie Henry for The Wireless. Comments
Christchurch babysitter found guilty of manslaughter
A Christchurch babysitter has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a one-year-old baby who was in her care. Video
Kim Mehlhopt's nightmare neighbour
A Christchurch woman has lost almost four hours of sunlight because of the height of the units put up next door. She had little to no warning about the construction of the townhouses. Audio
How can NZ's best wineries prepare for quakes?
The best soils for New Zealand's wines are also some of the most shaky as Canterbury and Marlborough wine makers found out to their cost last November. Now the government's pouring $300,000 of funding… Audio
Govt buildings remain on Chch derelict list
One council and two government-owned buildings remain on a list of problem sites, which the Christchurch City Council say are holding up the rebuild of central city.
Union questions security of new Christchurch court
Security at the new Christchurch law courts is again being called in to question, despite the $300-million project opening only four weeks ago.
Jury to resume deliberating on baby-sitter trial after weekend
The jury will resume deliberating on Monday on the fate of a baby-sitter who is accused of murdering a baby in her care. Audio
A new eclecticism
New Zealand's design landscape is starting to reflect our multiculturalism. Four designers discuss how their cultural heritage inspires and challenges them and why being 'different' is an asset. Audio, Gallery
Train driver thought Kaikoura earthquake was Alpine Fault ruptu
Kiwirail driver Wayne Sullivan reflects on a year since the Kaikoura quake, explaining to John Campbell how he found himself alone and sandwiched between the cliff face and the ocean. Video, Audio
Toddler's death: Crown seeks to discredit defence witness
The crown has sought to discredit the evidence of a defence witness in the murder trial of Shayal Upashna Sami.
Council committee ticks off flood-prone-home buyback
Fixing the problem of repeated flooding along Christchurch's Heathcote River has come a step closer.
Community 'irate' as native saplings destroyed by contractors
Hundreds of native trees planted by volunteers in Christchurch are being destroyed by over-zealous council contractors armed with weed whackers.
'Suspicious' test from property next to infected farm
Two new properties in South Canterbury are in lock down because of the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.
Carers asked if enough was done to ensure safety of man
Darryl Kitto, 47, had an intellectual disability and was subject to a compulsory care order when he fell from a cliff while having his photo taken by a person responsible for looking after him. Audio
Prisoner claims unjust treatment by Corrections
A man who who has been in jail for over 20 years for rape and murder has told a court Corrections keeps 'moving the goal posts' relating to how long he must stay in prison.
'A lot of stuff happening in a really short time'
Frustrated Christchurch residents grappling to grasp the implications of three major regeneration projects in their suburb have taken matters into their own hands.
Child among injured in jetboat accident
A child is one of two people injured in a jet boat accident in North Canterbury.
