Canterbury
Plan to rezone Chch land criticised
The council believes the 125 hectares of low-lying land is suitable for homes, but critics say enough land is already available for housing in the city.
Council criticised over plan to rezone land for housing
A plan to rezone 125 hectares of low lying land in Christchurch faces opposition, with critics saying enough land is already available for housing in the city, as our Christchurch reporter Logan… Audio
Murder-accused says he lied to police after baby's death
A man accused of killing a 15-month-old says he gave a false statement to try to protect the boy's mother.
Two dead after car, truck collide on Canterbury highway
Police confirm two people were killed in this morning's crash near Culverden.
Baby murder accused admits he gave false statement to police
Troy Taylor says he lied to police to protect Ihaka Stoke's mother, who he says was to blame for the 15-month-old's death. Audio
Chch residents wearing mask to combat dangerous quarry dust
Families living next to a gravel quarry on the outskirts of Christchurch have to wear masks when they go outside because of toxic dust coming from it. Video
Dead boy's bruising not accidental - witness
A specialist paediatrician has told a court the bruising on a 15-month-old boy who died did not appear accidental.
Residents forced to don masks due to health risks from quarry dust
Dust around a gravel quarry on the edge of Christchurch contains levels of crystalline silica 20 times higher than the safe limit. Video, Audio
Armed robberies on the rise
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime Prevention Group discusses arming shop workers. Audio
Kaikoura coastline - Professor urges people to keep away
University of Canterbury's Professor David Schiel is looking at how biological habitats are responding and recovering along the approximately 130km of coastline effected by November's magnitude 7.8… Audio
Marae of the South Island
Te Ahi Kaa visits marae in Christchurch and Motueka for the series Ngā Marae o te Motu (Marae of this Country). Audio
Sumner assault victim dies
The victim of a serious assault outside a Christchurch surf life saving club on Thursday has died in hospital.
'It was an ideal place for Māori to occupy'
Human remains belonging to pre-european Māori have been found by workers clearing up a slip caused by the Kaikōura earthquake.
Person missing after car submerged in water
One person is missing and another is in hospital after a car went off the road and into the water in Christchurch.
Woman, teen arrested after Sumner lifesaving club assault
A man is in an induced coma after the assault outside a Christchurch surf lifesaving club.
Quake-risen seabed an 'eyesore'
A Kaikōura resident says the seabed, which rose up to eight metres, is "horrible, smelly and covered with mosquitoes". Video
Kaikoura earthquake moved South Island 6 metres closer to North
New research shows the earthquake pushed parts of the South Island six metres closer to the North, and raised Waipapa Bay by up to eight metres. Video, Audio
Toddler died soon after injuries inflicted - pathologist
Murder-accused Troy Taylor's lawyer has suggested the boy's mother inflicted the fatal wounds, but a medical expert says the evidence tells a different story.
Quake-hit residents fear insurance woes
A family with water coming through the walls of their house is among Kaikōura residents who worry insurers will leave them short-changed.
Quake-hit farmers face winter in damaged homes
Farmers living in caravans and quake-damaged homes urgently need suitable accommodation before winter, a support group says. Video
