Canterbury
Christchurch considers water charge
Christchurch is considering charging for water by the amount used, but residents seem to have mixed opinions on the matter.
Ilam students reject 'slum' accusation
Canterbury university students are outraged at accusations they are turning the suburb where they live and study into a slum. Video, Audio
IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Port Hills fires: Insurer takes legal action
IAG is taking legal action against Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion Goup over the Port Hills fires.
Insurer takes legal action after Port Hills fires
The insurer IAG is taking legal action against the Christchurch Adventure Park and the lines company Orion over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Council could end up buying 35 flood-prone homes
The Christchurch City Council could buy them as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Audio
Council could end up buying 35 flood prone homes
Christchurch City Council could end up buying up to 35 homes as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Video, Audio
Jet boat accident victim was a 'determined man'
Duayne Insley, who died jetboating on the Waimakariri River, was a "determined man" who gave his family "absolute happiness" his family say. Audio
Canterbury parents warned over dirty tap water
A top health official is warning of risk to newborn babies from increasing agricultural contamination of Canterbury's groundwater which has already claimed at least one life.
Data from the regional… Audio
Concerns raised over nitrates' effects on babies
Increased irrigation in Canterbury is putting newborn babies at increased risk from water contamination, a medical officer of health says.
New mothers warned off tap water in Ashburton
Health authorities are warning of the increasing agricultural pollution in Canterbury drinking water that's potentially lethal to newborn babies. Data from the regional council shows nitrate levels… Audio
Farmers decry stock on roads bylaw
Farmers on Banks Peninsula near Christchurch are concerned about the effects of a proposed bylaw that would regulate the movement of stock on some roads.
Farmers counting cost of Christchurch stock bylaw
Christchurch City Council is looking at regulating the movement of stock on some roads to increase the safety of other road users, but some farmers say more regulation would be impractical. Audio
Was it an Ode to Joy?
Tony Ryan joined the sold out crowd at Wigram Airforce Museum on Saturday for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Ode to Joy featuring Beethoven’s famous 9th Symphony and his less well known Violin… Audio
Christchurch not ready to take refugees - INZ
Christchurch still has more rebuilding to do before it can become a suitable refugee settlement location again, Immigration New Zealand says.
Police name jet boat accident victim
Police have released the name of a man who died in a boating accident on the Waimakariri River in Canterbury.
Green light for red zone pathway
The first project to get off the ground in Christchurch's residential red zone will be officially opened today.
Weekend events big boost for Waimate
Waimate is set to receive a much needed financial boost this weekend, with several events booking out accommodation in the South Island town.
Wastewater overflow warning for Sumner beach
People are being warned to stay out of the water near Sumner beach in Christchurch, due to a wastewater overflow.
Residents consider legal move over sex workers
Christchurch residents fed up with sex workers soliciting outside their homes plan to gather evidence while they prepare their next legal move.
