Canterbury
Cattle disease found on third South Island farm
A third farm is in lockdown after some of its animals tested positive for a highly contagious cattle disease.
Baby's death not ruled suspicious
The death of a baby in Christchurch this morning is not suspicious, the police say.
Christchurch stadium options revealed, but nobody wants to pay
A Government report on a multi-use arena near the central city released today details four options, ranging in cost from $368 million to more than $500m. Video, Audio
Chch convention centre to cost double what was announced
Greater Regeneration Christchurch Minister Nicky Wagner says the total cost of the Christchurch convention centre is about $475,000, despite the Government only citing $240m in the past. Video, Audio
Chch convention centre to cost $475m
The Government announced earlier this month that Christchurch's new convention centre will cost $240 million, but Checkpoint has learnt the true cost is double that. Video, Audio
New report favours $496m Christchurch stadium with retractable pitch
The original plan for a Christchurch stadium is too expensive, suggests a new report offering four cheaper options. Audio
Four options for Christchurch stadium announced
Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium. Four options have been released by Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Nicky Wagner. She says it could be a 25,000-seat, $496m venue with a… Audio
Missing Twizel man's body found
Police have found the body of a missing man in the canal where his car was discovered late yesterday.
Tweaks improve quake-rattled children's mental health - study
The mental health of children suffering post-earthquake stress dramatically improves with small changes to their school environment, a pilot study shows.
Doctors plead with ministry over Canterbury DHB cuts
Doctors want the Health Ministry to stop demanding deficit cuts at Canterbury District Health Board, saying it cannot be done without cutting services. Audio
Classroom changes help reduce quake-related issues, study finds
Quake-related behavioural issues dropped by nearly a third in some Christchurch schools after small changes were made, such as removing hanging items and changing break times. Audio
Southshore at risk: 'We would basically be underwater'
Christchurch suburb Southshore is being left at the mercy of the Pacific Ocean by the city council, some residents say. Video, Audio
Canterbury DHB faces cutting services to meet MoH demands
Doctors are asking the Ministry of Health to drop its demand that Canterbury DHB begins reducing its $50 million deficit immediately, saying it can't do so without slashing services. Audio
Christchurch Dilemmas: Beautifying the Avon / Ōtākaro
Christchurch Dilemmas - Locals have a plan to beautify the river, but some have questioned if it will help or hinder its ecology.
Avon/Ōtākaro - how is our river doing?
Will a plan to beautify the river help or hinder its ecology? Video
Selwyn council trials 'smart' playground
Rolleston in Canterbury now has an augmented reality playground.
Woman dies in police cell
A woman has died in the cells at the Christchurch Central police station.
Christchurch Adventure Park promises to rise from the ashes
Christchurch's Adventure Park was only open for eight weeks before the Port Hills fire swept through the area. Now, it's promising to rise again from the ashes and re-open this summer. Video, Audio
Man jailed for robbing pubs, shooting two women
A man who shot a mother and daughter in Rolleston in April this year has been sentenced to at least six and a half years in prison.
Christchurch man sentenced for shooting mother & daughter
Douglas Anderson Roake has been sentenced to 13 years and eight months in jail for shooting a mother and daughter in Rolleston near Christchurch earlier this year. Audio
