Canterbury
The Future of Our Regions: Kaikoura
We continue our series looking at the future of our regions, the challenges they face now, and their blueprint for the future. And no region has had as many challenges to face in the last 5 months or… Audio
Red-zone kayak cafe pegged for Avon land lease
A cafe and kayak hire could be set up in Christchurch's red-zoned land as part of a community garden project in Richmond.
Quake rescuer wins landmark court case
A volunteer left traumatised after helping rescue people from a collapsed building following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake has won a landmark case.
Cracked pipes mean Waiau using 'double' usual water
North Canterbury officials are finalising an insurance claim to get the district's quake-damaged water pipes and underground services fixed.
Canterbury funding goes towards quake inspections
North Canterbury buildings damaged in last November's earthquake are undergoing detailed seismic inspections due to be completed within two months.
Hazelnut Harvesting
Gilda Otway grows hazelnuts in the Puaha Valley on Banks Peninsula using permaculture and organic principles. Audio
Hazelnut Harvesting
Gilda Otway grows hazelnuts in the Puaha Valley on Banks Peninsula using permaculture and organic principles.
AudioDemolition dumping leaves Christchurch residents in the dust
A group of Christchurch residents are worried about potentially toxic dust coming from demolition waste produced by the earthquakes.
Christchurch cleanup producing potentially toxic dust
Medium-density fibreboard has been sitting at an old rubbish put in Wigram since the earthquakes and residents are worried it's harming their health. Video, Audio
A funeral parlour run from a Christchurch home
In Christchurch's Fendalton, residents are frustrated that the City Council can't stop Bell, Lamb & Trotter Funeral Directors from running services for the deceased from a house. Audio
New Brighton Pub under fire over "pansy" comment
The panellists discuss the sign outside a pub in New Brighton reading "Vegan buffet. Just kidding now get away from our sign - you pansy." Is this just a joke or is it deeply offensive? . Audio
Container mall tenants look to next step
The Re:Start mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake. Now, it's preparing to close up shop.
Late Edition for 27 April 2017
Fish and Game says proposed changes to the way fresh water is managed by councils will lead to economic growth being prioritised ahead of the environment. The Christchurch City Council is considering… Audio
Residents riled by funeral parlour's plans
A funeral operator's plan to run services from a home in a Christchurch suburb has upset residents, and the council is considering legal action. Audio
Court threatened over funeral business run from residential home
The Christchurch City Council is considering court action against funeral operator Bell, Lamb and Trotter, and residents are upset at the prospect of funerals happening on their street. Audio
Kaikōura's seals on the mend after quake
Seal populations displaced from a coastal sanctuary by the Kaikōura earthquake are recovering, the Department of Conservation says.
Experts flocking to quake conference after Kaikoura shake
About 100 foreign experts have flown to Wellington for the annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering annual technical conference Video, Audio
Light in the sky over Chch likely Nasa balloon
A light in the sky over Christchurch spotted by many last night is likely to be a Nasa balloon which was launched in Wanaka. Video
Brownlee faced tough job in Chch - critic
Gerry Brownlee had a tough job as Christchurch Recovery Minister and it's too early to judge his legacy, a Christchurch Red Zone campaigner says.
