Canterbury
Sex workers put Christchurch between rock-and-hard-place
The Christchurch City Council could face legal action if it moves sex workers out of residential areas, but it also could face legal action if it doesn't. Audio
Frustration in Christchurch over cathedral delays
Christchurch Cathedral process described as "a shambles." Audio
ChristChurch Cathedral decision delay
More delay and more frustration over the fate of the remains of the Cathedral. Audio
Street prostitution debate in CHCH
Former law professor Duncan Webb discusses the debate surrounding street prostitution in Christchurch. Audio
Church to decide cathedral's fate in September
The Anglican Church has announced it will decide the fate of the Christ Church cathedral, in what appears to be a snub to a government working party.
Port Hills fires spark research
Researchers looking at the recovery of the fire-ravaged Port Hills in Christchurch hope their work will help reduce the impact of future fires.
Missing Ashburton girl found
An 11-year old girl who was missing in Ashburton has been found.
Christchurch band The Bats still going strong after 35 years
Songwriter Robert Scott describes the band's latest album as 'a deep set of songs, metaphysically'. He also talks about the naive folk art he creates, which includes the album's cover. Audio
Schools find new life after post-quake shake-up
A Christchurch school shut down after the Canterbury earthquakes is humming with activity once again - but with a new identity.
Eco System Engineers
AgResearch scientist Nicole Schon works wonders with worms. Her research shows a healthy worm population can promote pasture growth as well as help water move through soils. As part of her work she… Audio
Eco System Engineers
AgResearch scientist Nicole Schon works wonders with worms. Her research shows a healthy worm population can promote pasture growth as well as help water move through soils. As part of her work she…
AudioAbduction attempt near Christchurch school
A Christchurch primary school says there was an attempted abduction of children on the way to school this morning and parents should be vigilant.
Crusaders' call for large covered Christchurch stadium rebuffed
Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach is calling for a stadium to be urgently built, but an economics lecturer says the business case does not stack up. Audio
Theatre Critic: Lindsay Clark
Lindsay Clark has been involved with performing arts education and theatre for more than 40 years. She has directed both professionally and for Repertory Theatre and co-directed Summer Shakespeare for… Audio
Extreme heat detected beneath the Southern Alps
New Zealand scientists drilling into the Alpine Fault on the West Coast have found much higher temperatures than expected - which as well as being scientifically exciting could also be commercially… Audio
Mayor confident of jobs for Silver Fern workers
Ashburton's mayor is confident the mid-Canterbury town still has work to offer to hundreds of meatworkers who could lose their jobs next month.
Wanted: Nearly 20,000 service workers in Christchurch
Christchurch's service sector might need to consider hiring sickness beneficiaries, with almost 20,000 new jobs expected over the next three years.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Silver Fern Farms closes Ashburton plant
Silver Fern Farms is planning to close its Ashburton sheep meat plant - affecting 370 workers. Video, Audio
Chch hospo told to consider sickness beneficiaries
Christchurch restaurants and shops have been told they need to consider hiring sickness beneficiaries if they want to cope with a looming shortage of workers. Video, Audio
Silver Fern Farms Ashburton sheepmeat plant closure a 'big blow'
Farming The Meatworkers Union says Silver Fern Farms' plan to close its Ashburton sheepmeat plant is a big blow for the community. About 370 workers will be affected by the closure. Audio
