Canterbury
Christchurch cycleways disastrous for St Albans business
The Christchurch City Council is investing $156 million in 13 cycleways across the city, in a post-earthquake overhaul of the city's transport network. Audio
Philip Burdon confident cathedral impasse can be sorted out
Philip Burdon of Future Canterbury Network says a series of unfortunate misunderstandings have led to an impasse between the Government and a group negotiating how to restore the Christchurch… Audio
Steve Askin's family overwhelmed with community support
Steve Askin's family expresses gratitude for Give a Little support ahead of today's funeral for the ex-SAS Corporal. Audio
Christchurch Mayor criticised for lack of information
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel responds to criticism that Civil Defence is not giving fire-affected residents enough information about when they will be able to get back into their houses. Audio
Port Hills resident frustrated at lack of information
Port Hills resident Rory Creagh says no one seems to be in charge of the response to the fires. Audio
Richard McNamara: Flare ups expected but communities out of danger
The principal rural fire officer, Richard McNamara, has the latest on the Port Hills fire, as fire fighters bring the monster fire under control and prepare for a week of monitoring flare-ups. He says… Audio
Maja Burry with the latest on Port Hills fire
Our reporter Maja Burry says things have definately improved but crews will be back in the air for the seventh day to keep the hot spots under control. Audio
Port Hills fire: Don't be fooled, it's not over yet
"People look at everything blackened, with no smoke, and they think it's all over - it's not," says a helicopter pilot fighting the Christchurch fires.
Port Hills fire: What you need to know
Residents are starting to return home as the Port Hills fire that destroyed 11 houses is contained. Here's what you need to know.
Cadbury redundancies may force workers to move
People made redundant at Cadbury may have to leave the region to find other work, the Otago Southland Employers Association says.
Port Hills fire: RNZ update from the scene
RNZ senior reporter Saron Brettkelly has been out and about with Port Hills residents today and joins us for an update. Audio
Plea for quake support package to be extended
A Kaikōura businessman says the government needs to extend the support package they launched following the November earthquake.
Port Hills fire: Fire Incident Commander Richard McNamara
Fire incident commander Richard McNamara discusses what's expected to happen today in the Port Hills area as a high risk of flare-ups continues.
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Port Hills fire: more than 100 properties still cordoned
Residents of up to 100 Port Hills properties will have to stay away from their homes for at least another night as the fire threat continues.
What's going on Christchurch?
RDU's Gemma Syme updates Music 101 on musical happenings in the Garden city. Audio
In the bull pen
The Te Mania Angus Stud at Conway Flat in North Canterbury has been in the Wilding family for four generations. Their goal is to breed with cutting-edge genetics while farming sustainability. Audio
In the bull pen
The Te Mania Angus Stud at Conway Flat in North Canterbury has been in the Wilding family for four generations. Their goal is to breed with cutting-edge genetics while farming sustainability.
AudioPort Hills fire: 'There's just a couple of bricks left'
A man forced to flee his home in Christchurch's fire-ravaged Port Hills has seen devastated remains for the first time.
Port Hills fire: Firefighters 'needlessly' called away
Firefighters were needlessly taken away from a fire in the Port Hills at a crucial time, only to be called back an hour and a half later, their union says.
Port Hills fire brings back quake nerves
Fire has shifted Christchurch into emergency mode again. Five years after the Christchurch earthquakes that devastated the city, Beck Eleven finds the worry a familiar feeling.
