Canterbury
Tensions high at Canterbury Regional Council
A bitter dispute over new rules for how to manage water has seen old divisions re-emerging at Canterbury Regional Council, according to one councillor.
'Superman is not coming so 'tag' - you're it'
US lawyer and environmentalist Erin Brockovich says insurance companies need to "step up" and help Cantabrians still waiting for earthquake repairs. Audio
Erin Brockovich: 'Don't cheat the people'
Lawyer and environmentalist Erin Brockovich says New Zealand insurance companies need to "step up" and help Cantabrians still waiting for repairs on their quake-damaged homes. Video, Audio
Chch family meets with Erin Brockovich after struggling for six years
A Christchurch family, who've spent the past six years sleeping in their living room for fear of the foundations collapsing had a visit from Erin Brockovich this afternoon. Video, Audio
Hundreds more carparks for Chch DHB staff following assault
A week after a nurse was assaulted while parking her car, the Canterbury District Health Board has found space for hundreds more staff carparks.
Hopes Hurunui tourism shake-up will lead to more visitors
Tourism leaders and operators in Hurunui are hoping a shake-up of how the region markets itself will lead to more tourists visiting the district.
Pop artist Wayne Youle
Amberley-based artist Wayne Youle is in the studio to tell Lynn Freeman about his two big shows this month. There's a retrospective exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery with the intriguing title… Audio
Christchurch Council backs extra lane on motorway
The Christchurch City Council is backing the idea of an extra lane on the city's northern motorway.
Introducing: Kelsely Abaza
Kelsely Abaza introduces us to his experimental, classical track 'Alike are Brotherly Veins' Audio
Drugs worth $2.1m found in trio's luggage - Customs
Three foreigners in Christchurch have been charged with smuggling 5kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth $2.1m, Customs says.
Communication breakdown behind post-earthquake tsunami confusion
A report into how authorities handled the tsunami alert after the Kaikōura quake reveals communication issues between the council and Civil Defence.
Sixth Chch business target of armed robbery
Another Christchurch hotel has been robbed at gunpoint and police are warning businesses to be vigilant.
Plastic bag-free CHCH
A petition has been presented to the Council to get rid of plastic supermarket bags. Audio
Kaikōura cut off... again
Containers were no match for landslides that came down over SH1, south of Kaikōura, in heavy rain.
Criminologist accuses feminists of trying to stop book sales
A high-profile criminologist believes he is the victim of a smear campaign by "ISIS-like" university feminists, but students say he is simply upset by criticism of his book.
Timaru trophy cabinet gets rare new additions
A collection of rare trophies, from the earliest years of Timaru's South Canterbury Amateur Athletics Club have found their way back home thanks to a generous donation. John English who's 91 and lives… Audio
Nurse assault sparks hospital staff safety fears
An assault on a Christchurch Hospital nurse on her way to work has prompted calls for more secure parking for staff. Audio
Schoolboy rowers sent home for social media posts
Christchurch's St Bede's College has disciplined several students for online posts about a female rower while they were at the Maadi Cup.
Small rates increase would give Chch kids free swimming lessons
Christchurch City Council has proposed raising rates by 30 cents to pay for free swimming lessons. Video, Audio
Hospital staff fear for their safety after assault
The Christchurch District Health Board is increasing security patrols and looking at a shuttle service for staff after a nurse was attacked on Saturday morning walking to her car. Audio
