Canterbury
'Heartache' as ministry orders culling of 4000 cattle
About 4000 cattle will be culled on farms infected with the disease Mycoplasma bovis, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Christchurch sex worker battle might go to court
St Albans residents are seeking legal advice after a council committee voted against developing a bylaw to regulate sex workers in residential areas. Audio
Atheists 2 cents on the Cathedral
The Society of Rationalists and Humanists says the Anglican Church should stump up for the Christchurch Cathedral's rebuild costs not the government. Audio
Chch Council rejects bylaw targeting sex workers
A proposed bylaw limiting the movement of sex workers in Christchurch has been voted down by a council committee.
Broccoli Bonds: A different kind of greenback
People wanting to invest in an urban farm are being offered a novel return - broccoli instead of bucks.
Targeted rates for $10m cathedral grant
The Christchurch City Council will use targeted rates to pay for its $10 million Christ Church Cathedral grant, if it gains approval.
Less than half of Kaikoura business aid given out
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says just under $400,000 of the $1 million available has been given to 18 businesses in the Kaikoura area and three in the Hurunui District. Video, Audio
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Concerns raised over red zone plans
Proposals to build new homes in an area of Christchurch's quake-hit red zone isn't fair to its old occupants, a former resident says.
Rain warning for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain is on the way to Bay of Plenty, with 90mm to 110mm expected within 15 hours as far west as Ōpōtiki, MetService warns.
Insight: Road to recovery - the Kaikōura quake
Nearly a year after the Kaikōura quake, Maja Burry has toured around North Canterbury as the lambing season gets underway and the tourist season cranks up, to see how the region is rebuilding. Audio
Down to earth: the benefits of biological farming
The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been… Audio
Down to earth: the benefits of biological farming
The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been…
AudioQuake-damaged Captain Scott statue repaired
The repaired statue was unveiled in Christchurch this afternoon, after it was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Christchurch red zone options tabled
The government agency responsible for Christchurch's red zone has released options for how the quake damaged land could be used in the future.
Decision on CTV building charges 'close' - police
A decision on whether to lay criminal charges over the collapse of Christchurch's CTV building is close, the police say.
Peter Carroll found guilty of murdering Marcus Tucker
The High Court in Christchurch took less than three hours to return a guilty verdict after Carroll viciously beat Tucker with a metal steering lock in April last year. Video, Audio
Christchurch cycle trail set to open
The first project designed to repopulate Christchurch's residential red zone - a cycle and walking trail - is about to open.
Chch Red Zone cycling project to open
The first project designed to repopulate Christchurch's residential red zone is about to open in the form of a cycle and walking trail. Video, Audio
Man admits attack, but denies murder charge
Peter John Carroll has described to a jury how he struck Marcus Tucker at least six times with a car steering wheel lock, but his lawyer says there's no evidence he expected him to die. Audio
