Canterbury
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign. Video, Audio
Mycoplasma cow disease spreads to North Canterbury
Positive tests for cattle disease mycoplasma bovis in the South Island show the disease has spread from South Canterbury to Rangiora in North Canterbury.
Seven Rivers Walking
Kathleen Gallagher and Gaylene Barnes have released a new film tracking the paths of the seven rivers of the Canterbury Plains and Christchurch City. Audio
Work begins to dismantle Lancaster Park
Thousands of seats from Lancaster Park have been sold as work begins to dismantle the former home of Canterbury rugby and cricket.
Pressure on clinical services impacting community providers - DHB
Mental health advocates in Christchurch say more distressed and suicidal people are coming to them for help because they can't get into specialist hospital services.
Suicidal people turn to community services as hospitals full
Mental health advocates in Christchurch say distressed and suicidal people are coming to them for help because they can't get into specialist hospital services. Audio
$300m earmarked by Labour for CHCH
National says Labour's $300m election campaign pledge for Christchurch lacks detail. Audio
NZ's largest food bank faces eviction
New Zealand's largest foodback facing closure over the rent it owes. 0800 Hungry in Christchurch is used by 130 agencies to help families and people in need. The founder of the foodbank, Kerry… Audio
First time candidate: Raf Manji
In the eighth of our series of interviews with first time candidates in this year's general election we speak to Raf Manji - a Christchurch city councillor standing as an independent in the electorate… Audio
Young growers cultivating success
The annual Young Grower of the Year competition celebrates the talents of fruit and vegetable growers under 30. This year's competition demonstrated that the horticulture industry is in excellent… Audio
Young growers cultivating success
The annual Young Grower of the Year competition celebrates the talents of fruit and vegetable growers under 30. This year's competition demonstrated that the horticulture industry is in excellent…
AudioMP backs away from opening date for SH1 north of Kaikōura
National's Stuart Smith says he was making an "educated guess" when he apparently let slip when the crucial highway would be re-opened. Audio
A snapshot of the Christchurch rebuild
A report on how the central city is progressing. Video
National pledges $120m to new Christchurch stadium
The National Party has promised an additional $120 million to help build the new stadium.
Christchurch house badly damaged by fire
A house has been gutted by fire in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton.
Cow disease outbreak: 'There was a lot of transfer of stock'
A new cow disease outbreak was unsurprising, with stock regularly moved from infected farms before the disease was discovered, local farmers say. Audio
65 Every St
The owner of the property where the Bain murders took place is worried about invasion of privacy around the film's title. Clive Elliott QC says there's not a lot she can do about it. Audio
Plan to build houses on low-lying land approved
A plan to build hundreds of houses in low-lying land in Christchurch has been approved.
Tell me about your thesis
Today we meet Dr. Raj Aich, from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Canterbury. His thesis is about the affective impact of humans and White sharks encountering each other through… Video, Audio, Gallery
Chch convention centre to cost $475m - minister
Christchurch's planned convention centre will cost about $475 million, the rebuild minister Nicky Wagner says. Audio
