Canterbury
Police on the track of Canterbury sportsground vandal
Emotions are running high in a South Island town as police hunt for the driver responsible for ripping up a community sports field.
Sports field vandalism "devastating"
A vandal has ripped up a South Canterbury town's brand new cricket pitch, two rugby fields and soccer pitch, ahead of the winter sports season. Audio
Pleasant Point sports teams "gutted" after vandal rips up field
The sporting community in Pleasant Point, South Canterbury are angry about damage to their sports fields. Pleasant Point Cricket Club captain Cameron Lundie says he is gutted that "20 minutes of… Audio
Kaikōura businesses 'within 6-8 weeks of collapse'
Some earthquake-affected businesses are very close to collapse, a new group set up to advocate for them says. Video, Audio
'Win-win' for employers hiring former inmates
The Minister of Corrections is encouraging Christchurch employers to hire newly-released prisoners, saying it will help address skills shortages.
New Kaikoura business group says some are close to collapse
Kaikoura retailers and traders are banding together in the hopes of surviving the months ahead as some face having to close for good if visitor numbers continue to dwindle. Audio
In Christchurch, what is an ‘as is where is’ property?
Christchurch Dilemmas investigates the market for severely damaged properties. Video
Kaikōura businesses at risk over winter - Mayor
Kaikōura's mayor is warning even more businesses could fall over during the quiet winter season.
Kaikoura MP defends govt response to earthquake
Some business owners say Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith isn't doing enough to help. He joins Checkpoint. Audio
Kaikoura businesses' desperate plea for help - and visitors
Kaikoura businesses say the drop-off in visitors following the 7.8 quake in November has hurt them so much they'll be forced to lay people off and even close their doors for good. Video, Audio
Man seriously injured in fall from Chch parking building
A man has been rushed to hospital after falling from a new carparking building in central Christchurch.
Tweaked tourism route for Kaikōura coast
A re-launched tourism route along the reshaped Kaikōura coastline is hoped to bring visitors back to the earthquake-hit region.
NZ school's new complex to teach 500 at once
Rangiora High School has opened a new $15.5m "modern learning environment" the size of 27 classrooms. Audio
$15.5m 'teaching space' unlike anwhere else in NZ
A Canterbury high school has put a new spin on a modern learning environment by getting rid of traditional classrooms and creating an open space the size of 27 "teaching spaces". Video, Audio
Port Hills chopper crash caused by bucket cables - report
A helicopter crash that killed a pilot fighting the Port Hills fire may have been caused by monsoon bucket cables, an investigation has found.
Transport officials will not act on seal kill-permit
Transport officials have been given permission to kill seals along the damaged Kaikōura coastline but have promised not to do so.
Flights cancelled as heavy fog blankets Chch
Flights out of Christchurch are being delayed and cancelled this morning, as heavy fog blankets the city.
Publican prepares for big night after regaining liquor license
Cust publican Tommy Dick is promising a ripper of a night when his bar re-opens tonight after being dry for a month. Alcohol is back on the menu - and finger food is on the house. Video, Audio
Cocaine trafficker sentenced to 14.5 years in jail
A man who pleaded guilty to importing and supplying six kilograms of cocaine has been sentenced to 14 and a half years imprisonment.
Is there room for the small business owner in the new city?
For those who fled on February 22, choosing to return is a financial - and emotional - dilemma. Video
