Canterbury
Memorial for quake victims to be revealed on 6th anniversary
A memorial for the 185 people who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake will be blessed tonight, ahead of the unveiling tomorrow, on the sixth anniversary. Audio
Some Christchurch cordons lifted, but state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn district has been extended for another week, as fire crews continue to battle the Port Hills fire. Video, Audio
Fans ready for The Boss
Fans have queued for days, and bets are on as to whether Bruce Springsteen will mark the Christchurch quake by playing 'My City of Ruins' at tonight's sold-out show. Video, Audio
Queues as fire-affected Chch residents return home
Residents of 102 houses off limits for a week smiled as they went through two cordons lifted this morning. Video
Christchurch, Kaikōura turn to Pacific for rebuild workers
The Kaikōura earthquake could create opportunities for Pacific workers helping with the Christchurch rebuild as part of a trades training programme.
Kaikōura kaimoana ban extended
The government has extended a ban on collecting shellfish and seaweed species along the Kaikōura coastline for another nine months.
Hundreds farewell pilot killed in Port Hills crash
It was standing room only in Christchurch as about 600 people gathered to farewell helicopter pilot Steve Askin. Video
Bruce Springsteen fans queue for days ahead of SI show
Some Bruce Springsteen fans have queued for days ahead of the Boss' show in Christchurch tomorrow night - on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
Port Hills fire: Two-thirds of fire under control
Civil Defence is assessing whether people will be able to get back into their properties on Early Valley and Kennedys Bush Roads in the Port Hills tonight. Video, Audio
Govt extends Kaikoura paua closure til November
The Government has extended a ban on collecting shellfish along the Kaikoura coastline, and some commercial fishers are facing the prospect of going out of business. Audio
Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
Hundreds of people waiting to return home after Port Hills fire
One hundred and fifty homes remain behind cordons in Christchurch because of the ongoing risk of fire. Selwyn Emergency Operations Centre Incident Controller Rob Hands has the latest. Audio
Tickets from 3rd party website go missing
There seems to be an issue with people who have paid for tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in concert tomorrow at AMI Stadium not receiving those tickets. Audio
Parents told their son not allowed to catch a school bus
Scotty Mitchell talks about the situation where suddenly his ten year old boy isn't allowed to catch the same bus as his older brother to school. Audio
Calls to boycott Cadbury products
Are the calls for the boycott of Cadbury products misguided as a response to the closure of the factory in Dunedin? Audio
Christchurch fire choppers grounded today
Fog in Christchurch today has kept firefighting helicopters on the ground on the same day as the funeral of the pilot, Steve Askin, is being held at Wigram Airbase. Audio
'Strong' earthquake rattles Christchurch
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck just north of Culverden has been felt throughout Christchurch.
House insurance still a quake-zone hurdle
Homeowners seeking insurance in earthquake-hit areas from North Canterbury to Wellington face an uncertain wait.
'Profound frustration' over Christ Church Cathedral delays
The government and church appear to be in a stand-off over restoring Christchurch'S Anglican cathedral, but a "blame game' will not help, a lobby group says. Audio
Chch cycleways disastrous for St Albans business
A Christchurch business owner says a multi-million dollar cycleway project is disastrous for his St Albans store.
