Canterbury
Tiny trees aplenty
Rangiora Nursery grows more four million tiny trees a year for high-quality forest and shelter tree cuttings. Owner Derrick Parry employs up to 60 seasonal workers at the busiest times. Audio
Tiny trees aplenty
Rangiora Nursery grows more four million tiny trees a year for high-quality forest and shelter tree cuttings. Owner Derrick Parry employs up to 60 seasonal workers at the busiest times.
AudioNew Christchurch cycleway blamed for accident
The cycleway, part of a $3.5 million redevelopment of St Asaph Street, has been open less than a year but has been plagued with problems. Video, Audio
'Death trap' cycleway criticised over car parks
A Christchurch cyclist who was using the cycleway - which has been open less than a year - was left badly injured after a car turning into off-street parking hit him.
Timaru to clear the air: Council brings in burner ban
A plan to tackle air pollution in Canterbury has been approved by the regional council, but councillors say it will not be fining people straight away.
Rescue from 'Middle Peak Hotel'
In this episode of Eyewitness: a dramatic alpine rescue that kept New Zealand on tenterhooks
More than thirty years ago, two climbers were stranded on Mt Cook for two weeks, while the media recorded… Audio
Timaru residents furious over looming log burner ban
The Canterbury Regional Council is planning to ban log burners more than 15 years old by the end of October, in an effort to address the city's air pollution. Video, Audio
Timaru residents heckle minister over log burner ban
Angry Timaru residents have heckled the Environment Minister at a meeting about the city's looming log burner ban this morning.
Gunshots fired at Hanmer Springs home with kids inside
Several shots were fired at a house that had children inside during a home invasion in Hanmer Springs last night.
Critical injury in alternative highway truck crash
Two trucks have crashed near O'Sullivans Bridge, critically injuring one person and blocking the route between Picton and Christchurch.
NZQA shuts down private institution
A Christchurch business school has lost its registration after repeated interventions by the Qualifications Authority.
Surface flooding near Dunedin
Sandbags are being given out in Mosgiel, near Dunedin, as residents deal with surface flooding from a day of steady rain.
Do anything to 'mitigate this constant flooding' - Chch resident
A possible buy out of flood affected homes in Christchurch is being greeted with caution by at least one resident.
More funding needed for Kaikōura container mall
A plan to get a temporary container mall up and running in earthquake-affected Kaikōura needs money urgently.
Bus rolls in South Island, passengers injured
A bus has rolled in South Canterbury and several passengers have been injured.
South Canterbury councils to set up emergency relief funds
Some South Canterbury councils are setting up emergency relief funds to better deal with flooding.
VIDEO: Bic Runga celebrates 20 years of Drive
The iconic singer songwriter says she never thought about having to 'manage her legacy', but 'when you’ve been around this long, it’s to do with being dignified and making good choices'. Video, Audio
For the llove of llamas
There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids. Video, Audio
For the llove of llamas
There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids.
Video, AudioRestructure to hit low-paying Chch Council jobs
The Christchurch City Council is proposing to cut 85 of its lowest-paid workers in a staff restructure.
