Canterbury
Skin graft for boy following fireworks event
The father of a boy who received third-degree burns at a fireworks event in Christchurch last night says although the public could have been further away, he holds no ill feelings towards organisers.
Are aliens into agronomy?
We turn the clock back to 1961 when several people reported seeing unidentified flying objects in South Canterbury. Audio
Are aliens into agronomy?
We turn the clock back to 1961 when several people reported seeing unidentified flying objects in South Canterbury.
Audio'Nothing really feels like home anymore'
Port Hills fires - Vikki and Doug Pflaum lived on Worsleys Road in Christchurch for 25 years but, eight months ago, their home was reduced to ruins. Audio
SH1 north of Kaikōura to reopen before Christmas
The Transport Agency has confirmed State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura will be reopened on 15 December.
The Port Hills fires review
An independent review of the port hills fires earlier this year has found the fires were suspicious and the response by emergency services was lacking. The review says the public was confused by bad… Audio
Port Hills homes could have been saved - fire official
Fire and Emergency has acknowledged that some houses destroyed in the Port Hills fires may have been saved if a different approach had been taken.
The Port Hills fire: nine months on
Fire and Emergency services are now saying a better response to the massive Port Hills fires earlier in the year could have saved some houses. Audio
Peter Carroll sentenced to life for murdering Marcus Tucker
The mother of a murdered Christchurch man today described the unforgivable heart break of seeing her battered, bruised and broken son, who was beaten to death before being burned. Reporter Maja Burry… Video, Audio
TranzAlpine Express celebrates 30th birthday
Original staff who established and steered the Tranz Alpine Express were on board the renowned train today as it weaved through the Southern Alps. Logan Church went along for the ride. Video, Audio
Controversial Timaru log burner ban begins
A retailer is warning of widespread disobedience as a controversial log burner ban begins in Timaru.
McDonald's direct streaming CCTV to police
Checkpoint - A McDonald's branch in Christchurch is direct streaming its CCTV footage to the city's police station. Audio
Class action against Southern Response given go-ahead
A class action by a group of Southern Response policy holders can go ahead after the Court of Appeal rejected an attempt by the Government-owned insurer to throw it out. Lawyer Grant Cameron joins… Video, Audio
Alleged baby killing was 'reckless' - Crown
Shayal Sarmi's lawyer argued today that the death of a baby in her care was a traffic accident, but the Crown says the baby suffered injuries too severe for the babysitter's explanation. Video, Audio
Night freight trains restart on Kaikōura line
KiwiRail will resume freight operations on the Main North Line between Blenheim and Christchurch tonight.
Mo'unga steers Canterbury to three in a row
Canterbury have continued to dominate domestic rugby by claiming their ninth NPC rugby Premiership title in 10 years following their 35-13 win over the Tasman Makos in Christchurch.
Dangerous bacteria found in Christchurch Hospital
A bacteria which is dangerous for vulnerable patients has been found in the water supply in Christchurch Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
Not guilty plea in Christchurch stabbing death
A woman has pleaded not guilty to the murder of mother-of-one Alicia Nathan in Christchurch.
Domestic rugby finals: History, maiden titles, pride on the line
It's finals weekend in the domestic rugby competition, and there's pride to be restored, scores to be settled and history to be made. As RNZ's Joe Porter reports, there's plenty on the line for… Audio
Independent inquiry into EQC needed to 'learn lessons'
An inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is needed for the sake of the whole country, an advocacy group says.
