Canterbury
CDHB needs to cut costs, Health Minister says
Canterbury District Health Board needs to consider reviewing its building plans to cut costs, the Health Minister says.
Kaikōura boil water notice lifted
The boil-water notice in place since last month's earthquake has been lifted for most of Kaikōura.
Warning over potentially toxic algae in Waikirikiri
A health warning has been issued after potentially toxic algae was found in the Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel in the Selwyn District.
Canterbury DHB warned to cut costs
The Canterbury District Health Board is being asked to cut costs to reduce a ballooning deficit.
Cathedral's fate won't be known until next year
An announcement on the fate of Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral will not be made this year, the government says. Video
No Chch cathedral decision this side of Christmas
An announcement on whether the Christchurch Cathedral will be restored, or torn down, now won't be made until next year. Video, Audio
Business boooming for some post-quake
Steve Templeton of Lewis Pass Motors talks about how they've been flat out since the post-Kaikoura earthquake traffic detour. Audio
Business boooming for some post-quake
Steve Templeton of Lewis Pass Motors talks about how they've been flat out since the post-Kaikoura earthquake traffic detour. Audio
Christmas at Goose Bay
Liz Mahoney of the Goose Bay Motorcamp talks about how they're going as the road reopns after the Kaikoura earthquake. Audio
Embracing nature on the alternate route to Christchurch
The Department of Conservation wants Christmas holiday travellers to take their time and enjoy the sights on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch. Video, Audio
Southern Hemisphere's largest mountain bike park opens
The largest mountain bike park in the Southern Hemisphere opened its doors to the public in Christchurch today.
Kaikōura earthquake: Billy goat Lucky in love
Karana Barker and her four children lost their house in the earthquake but their pet goat, Billy, is "doing fine". Video
Quake-hit SH1 reopens south of Kaikōura
The coastal highway south of Kaikōura has re-opened for the first time since the earthquake that cut the town off. Video
Kaikoura celebrates as SH1 south reopens to daytime traffic
State Highway One south of Kaikoura has reopened to daytime traffic after it was closed due to 26 landslips caused by last month's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake. Video, Audio
Neighbour fundraises after a Christmas burglary
Christchurch woman Jo Scott is gathering donations after her neighbours were burgled just a day after a fire at their house. Donations can be made into this bank account:38-9009-0420715-02 Audio
Kaikoura getting a swimming pool for Christmas.
A call for a swiming pool for Kaikora is answered. Audio
Giant ping pong tables and human sized joysticks
Christchurch is the place to be if you're into super sized fun these holidays. Audio, Gallery
Residents threaten court action over floodlights
Residents in the affluent Christchurch suburb of Cashmere are threatening court action over a tennis club's decision to install floodlights. Audio
Frustration growing over cathedral restoration decision delay
Mark Belton, the spokesman for the Restore Christchurch Cathedral group says he's hopeful there will be announcement on the future of the cathedral before Christmas. The delays he says have been… Audio
Signs positive Chch Cathedral will be restored, group says
The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising. Audio
