Canterbury
Chch school closures were a 'bombshell' - Ombudsman
There was a 'fundamental lack of transparency' from the Ministry of Education during the Christchurch rebuild process, the Ombudsman says, and the ministry has apologised to schools.
Ministry apologises to Chch schools for handling of closures
The Ministry of Education has been forced to apologise for its flawed handling of school closures and mergers after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. Audio
Twenty flights delayed by fog at Christchurch Airport
Fog that is disrupting some flights in Christchurch this morning is not expected to fully clear until early this afternooon.
Three 'Goldilocks years' for Christchurch
Christchurch must be ambitious and make the most of the next three years, an invitation-only city leaders forum has been told.
A Hunting We Will Go
Simon Guild runs the High Peak Game Estate on the family farm in the Canterbury High Country. Trophy hunters from around the world visit the scenic property to shoot red stag, fallow bucks, wild goat… Audio
A Hunting We Will Go
Simon Guild runs the High Peak Game Estate on the family farm in the Canterbury High Country. Trophy hunters from around the world visit the scenic property to shoot red stag, fallow bucks, wild goat…
AudioHigh demand for post-quake village in Kaikōura
A temporary village in Kaikōura for 300 workers repairing the highway and rail line is expected to fill up in just six week. Video
Kaikoura temporary workers village nearly completed
A temporary village will house 300 NZTA and KiwiRail workers fixing State Highway One and the railway corridor between Christchurch and Picton. Video, Audio
185 White Chairs - stay or go?
According to TripAdvisor, 185 White Chairs is Christchurch’s top landmark attraction and 4th ranked in New Zealand. The collection of white-painted chairs is a stark representation of the lives lost… Video
Researchers confident of pāua comeback after quake
"Nature recovers ... the question is to what extent," says the leader of a team tasked with investigating the Kaikōura earthquake's impact on the iconic shellfish.
Apology after grandmother's accusations of racial abuse
A woman who says she was racially abused by a coach at Christchurch's Shirley rugby club has received an apology. Video, Audio
Landfill search for missing builder begins
Police have begun searching a landfill as part of their investigation into missing man Michael McGrath, who was last seen more than two weeks ago.
The Pope's chair, here
Only one Catholic Pope has ever made the trip all the way from Rome to New Zealand. In 1986 His Holiness Pope John Paul II spent three days here and the local church prepared for his visit in a… Audio
One in hospital after Christchurch motel fire
One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, after a fire broke out at a motel this morning, the Fire Service says.
Hidden treasure found amongst Antarctica penguin poo
Mystery is surrounding the discovery of a 118-year-old painting, found in Antarctica amongst old tin cans and penguin poo. Video, Audio
Chch burglary footage leads to arrests
Police have arrested two people after a Christchurch woman followed a man down the street, filming him after he walked out of her property carrying belongings. Video
Most Cantabrians want Christ Church Cathedral restored
Just over half of Cantabrians want Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral to be restored, according to a survey commissioned by the Anglican Church. Audio
58% back Christchurch cathedral restoration - survey
Fifty-eight percent of Cantabrians want to see the cathedral reinstated, a survey commissioned by its trustees shows.
Is this daylight robbery?
When a Christchurch woman returning home saw a man walking from her house with her belongings, she decided to turn on her camera and confront him. Video
New $6m classroom block for Canterbury school
A new classroom block has opened at a Canterbury primary school today, as part of a government package to modernise schools with high enrolments.
