Canterbury
David v Goliath battle shaping in Christchurch seat of Ilam
Gerry Brownlee has held the seat of Ilam since it was formed 21 years ago, but high profile councillor Raf Manji, who is standing against him, says voters are ready for a change. Video, Audio
Social housing for Christchurch
The government is to build 145 new social houses in greater Christchurch, the Social Housing Minister says.
Tekapo cut off as rough weather hits South Island
Snow and ice have closed highways as more bad weather heads towards regions still mopping up after last weekend's floods.
Christchurch City Council to vote on living wage for its workers
Christchurch City Council will vote on introducing the $20.20 living wage, but an employers group says it could disadvantage people it's meant to help.
Cattle disease detected in NZ for first time
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed a cattle disease never before seen in New Zealand has been detected in a herd on a South Canterbury farm.
Flood damage likely to cost $1 million in Waitaki
Damage from the weekend's floods is less severe than expected, but recovery will cost about $1 million, the Waitaki District Council says. Oamaru residents spent the weekend cleaning out houses,...
Receding floodwaters leave behind 'toxic sludge' in Christchurch
At least 57 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage.
Nearly 60 flood-hit Christchurch households need to find temporary accommodation
Nearly 60 flood-hit households in Christchurch are having to find somewhere else to live because their properties are potentially contaminated with raw sewerage. Conan Young visited some of those… Video, Audio
'Prodigious' rainfall recorded between Dunedin and Chch
Wet weather in the South Island over the weekend has broken a number of records, with Christchurch receiving 167 percent of its normal July rainfall during the storm.
Health warnings after dozens of Chch properties flooded
Authorities are continuing to monitor Christchurch's Heathcote River after dozens of homes were flooded during torrential rain. Video
Boris Johnson unveils statue at Wgtn war memorial
The British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, has unveiled a striking war memorial in Wellington as a gift from Britain.
MPs battle over election billboard spot in Christchurch
National list MP Nuk Korako's team put a campaign poster over Labour MP Ruth Dyson's poster at the weekend, believing they were the only ones to have permission from the home owner. Video, Audio
Councils want government to help pay for flood protection
Local councils reeling from the effects of devastating storms want the government to step in and help pay for flood protection. Audio
Christchurch civil defence with latest on flooding
Christchurch Civil Defence Controller Mary Richardson joins Checkpoint with the latest on the region's State of Emergency. Audio
Cycleway planned for new Kaikōura highway
The government is to spend more than $230 million improving State Highway 1 on either side of Kaikōura and creating a new cycleway.
Christchurch braces for further flooding after weekend deluge
Flood-affected Cantabrians say they wish the council had done more to protect their properties from the Heathcote river, which could push more water into their homes at high tide. Video, Audio
Christchurch residents count cost of flood
A Christchurch resident feels abandoned by the city's authorities as he cleans up his property after the weekend flood. Audio
How is Christchurch’s nightlife?
New bars and cafes are emerging every month, but how are they doing? We take a mid-winter tour of the central city scene. Video
Winter weather: Fiordland and Westland in the firing line
More heavy rain is on the way but this time it's likely to hit the South Island's west coast.
Flood-hit Christchurch residents start to clean up
There are reports of new flooding in Christchurch, following this afternoon's high tide. Video, Audio
