Canterbury
Do Ewe Baa English?
James Thomson runs 2,400 Ile de France-cross ewes at Island Farm on 1,300 hectares of extensive, riverbed-type country between Christchurch airport and the Waimakariri River. Video, Audio
Do Ewe Baa English?
James Thomson runs 2,400 Ile de France-cross ewes at Island Farm on 1,300 hectares of extensive, riverbed-type country between Christchurch airport and the Waimakariri River.
Video, AudioDairy cows putting Selwyn drinking water at risk, residents told
Drinking water is at increasing risk of contamination as more dairy cows are farmed in the district, local residents have been told. Audio
New on-the-cheap doco wades into waterways debate
A critical shift is needed to reverse the increasing levels of pollution in Canterbury rivers and waterways, a documentary filmmaker says. Audio
New documentary targets Canterbury's waterways
Documentary makers' film about water quality challenges the Government to take the issue more seriously. Video, Audio
PM announces details around new Christchurch convention centre
Bill English was in Christchurch today, where he opened a new building at the city's major polytech, met students and made announcements about the city's proposed $240 million Convention Centre. Audio
Shop booted out for multi-national chain store
Mike Turner of Trendez describes his experience of being kicked out of Westfield's Riccarton Mall because of a multi-national. Audio
Fog covering Christchurch delays PM
Heavy fog this morning forced the airplane flying Prime Minister Bill English south to return to Wellington.
Christchurch Council considering charging park bootcamps
Sporting enthusiasts who are inappropriately using Christchurch's parks could land everyone with fees for using public spaces. Video, Audio
Hundreds cheer Crusaders on their return to Christchurch
Huge crowds turned out to welcome the Crusaders back to Christchurch after their Super Rugby final win. Video, Audio
Warehouse vouchers offered to help pregnant women stop smoking
Pregnant women who smoke in Canterbury are being offered Warehouse vouchers as an incentive to quit the habit. Audio
Teen appears on murder charge in Christchurch
A teenager has appeared in court accused of the murder of a Christchurch woman on Saturday night.
Residents oppose new post-quake school site
The principal of a Christchurch school has made an emotional plea for authorities to approve a plan to rebuild her school in the community it represents, rather than swapping its land with a park. Audio
Murder charge for teenager over Chch death
Christchurch police have charged an 18-year-old woman with murder after a woman died at an Avonhead property on Saturday night.
New school site opposed by residents
A plan to rebuild Redcliffs School on a popular park has outraged some residents. Video, Audio
Fairlie man's death not suspicious, say police
The death of a 45-year-old man in Fairlie last week was not suspicious, police in South Canterbury say.
Man jailed for murder of Mellory Manning has conviction overturned
A man jailed for his part in the violent death of a Christchurch sex worker in 2008 has had his murder conviction quashed.
Crusaders fans left out in the cold without Chch stadium
A parade is on the cards for the Super Rugby champions, but their coach says a permanent stadium would be a greater reward for fans.
How can Southshore live with the sea?
Residents in Christchurch's Southshore enjoy enviable access to both the estuary and the ocean, but what does the future hold for this special spit? Video
Homicide investigation after woman dies in Chch
A woman's death in Christchurch overnight is being treated as a homicide.
