Canterbury
Research links early childhood education and higher incomes
Research shows people who went to playcentre or kindergarten in the early 1980s are now earning thousands of dollars more than those who did not. Audio
Christ Church Cathedral restoration package now worth $90m
The Government put a new offer for the restoration of the cathedral on the table ahead of a meeting in September, when the Anglican synod will vote on what should be done with building. Video, Audio
Govt offers $10m towards Chch Cathedral
The government is offering $25m in funding and loans to bring available funds to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral to $90m.
River-worthy designs for Christchurch red zone
Floating homes and a barge service are among ideas for what to do with land abandoned after the Canterbury earthquakes.
After the earthquakes, Lyttelton Redux
Lyttelton was hit harder than most by the Christchurch earthquakes - particularly the Lyttelton Museum. But now it's back - triumphantly, we may say! - with a little help from its friends, past and… Audio, Gallery
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
One dead in Canterbury bus crash
One person has died after a bus crashed off a bridge in north Canterbury.
Putting the kōura in Kaikōura
Vince Scully and Mary Shanahan farm kōura (native freshwater crayfish) at Waikōura Springs in Kaikōura. They also run daily tours of their unusual fish farm, but since the November earthquake tourism… Audio
Putting the kōura in Kaikōura
Vince Scully and Mary Shanahan farm kōura (native freshwater crayfish) at Waikōura Springs in Kaikōura. They also run daily tours of their unusual fish farm, but since the November earthquake tourism…
AudioBlade of Glory
Young Geraldine shearer Allan Oldfield has had a successful season in the northern hemisphere with several blade shearing wins at agricultural shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Audio
Blade of Glory
Young Geraldine shearer Allan Oldfield has had a successful season in the northern hemisphere with several blade shearing wins at agricultural shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
AudioCanterbury roading infrastructure work completed
The organisation responsible for repairing Christchurch's roading infrastructure says its job is done and it is handing the remaining work to the city council.
Restoring the scorched Port Hills
Christchurch Dilemmas takes a tour of the Port Hills with park ranger Di Carter. Video
Regenerating nature in Christchurch city
Ryan Gravel is an urban planner, designer and author from the States. He's in Christchurch this week mentoring at a 48-hour challenge called Design Jam, held by Regenerate Christchurch, that brings… Audio
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Rare birds flourish in Canterbury cows' paddock
A colony of 300 critically endangered birds has found an unlikely place to nest - in the middle of a paddock full of dairy cows.
Music back at the Christchurch Town Hall
For the first time in six years, music has filled Christchurch's Town Hall, which suffered significant damage in the February 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
Endangered birds set up camp in farm paddock
A colony of 300 critically endangered birds has found an unlikely place to nest - in the middle of a Canterbury paddock full of dairy cows. Audio
Music returns to the Christchurch Town Hall
Music has rocked Christchurch's town hall for the first time since the devastating February 2011 quake.
Kids on Chch red zone: 'It's important that we have a say'
The Children's Commissioner is calling for children to be more involved in Christchurch's rebuild, and says the government needs to do more to include them.
