Canterbury
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan features the music of artists playing at Nostalgia Festival this weekend in Christchurch: Sal Valentine and the Babyshakes, Lawrence Arabia and Liam Finn. Audio
Unswimmable Canterbury lake now swimmable under new rules
Washdyke in South Canterbury would be classified as swimmable under the new water standards, but locals says it definitely isn't. Video, Audio
Support package extended for Kaikōura businesses
The government has again extended its wage subsidy package but Wellington and Hutt Valley businesses will no longer be eligible.
Dr David Bowden talks about the Kaikoura marine life changes
NIWA marine ecologist, Dr David Bowden talks about the potential impact on marine life off the Kaikoura coast after the seabed was destroyed in the November earthquakes. Audio
Christchurch residents reject terraced housing
Terraced houses in Christchurch suburbs becoming cheaper as residents prefer to opt for larger houses and properties in those areas. Audio
Christchurch homes sit empty
Post-earthquake most people would say it was difficult to find housing in Christchurch. But reports suggest that the market has flattened. And terraced housing and apartments are sitting empty… Audio
Key access route still closed after Port Hills fire
Guard rails and posts on a main road over the Port Hills have melted and burnt away in the fires this week.
Chch council defends higher rates increase
Christchurch's leaders are defending a higher-than-expected rates rise, despite plans to spend less on the city's infrastructure.
Two appointments to lead Port Hills fires recovery effort
The Selwyn district and Christchurch city councils have appointed people to lead the recovery from the Port Hills fires.
Police seek witnesses of Christchurch attack
A 21-year-old Christchurch woman who was attacked near the city centre last night bit the man's hand hard enough to leave a visible mark.
Port Hills residents: 'Our water pipes melted'
More than a week after the massive fire in the Port Hills of Christchurch, residents who narrowly escaped losing their homes are still counting themselves lucky. Video
Firefighters suck up Port Hills water supply
Residents are being asked to conserve water because reservoirs in Christchurch's Port Hills are struggling with increased pressure from firefighters. Video, Audio
Quakes, fires, insurance claims - and then a parking ticket
Christchurch woman Pam Sharpe has endured earthquakes, fires and dealing with insurance companies, but then she received a parking ticket. She tells Checkpoint what happened next. Video, Audio
Chch faces higher rates in draft council budget
Residents face higher-than-expected rates to pay for major projects, with the council promising $480m of investment in the next financial year.
Public access may be allowed into Port Hills areas
Hundreds of people who fled their homes during the Port Hills fires have been allowed to return, but when will Civil Defence remove the cordons that are keeping everyone else out? Audio
Firefighters to work at Port Hills for 4 more weeks
Civil Defence says 100°C hotspots from the Port Hills fire still pose a risk, while "fire tourists" cause issues in cordoned areas.
Car driver still critical after tour bus crash
Four people remain in hospital following the collision between a car and a tour bus near Akaroa in Canterbury.
Tour bus and car collide near Akaroa
Two people have critical injuries and five others are seriously hurt after a tour bus collided with a car and plunged down a steep bank.
Quake victim's family travels from US for memorial
An American backpacker's family are staying with the New Zealanders whose son died next to her in the February 2011 earthquake. Audio
Six years on - Decorated firefighter recalls CTV rescue efforts
Paul Rodwell and Rhonda McNicol of NZ Fire Service recall the earthquake rescue operation six years on. Video, Audio
