Canterbury
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
Car found after Christchurch home invasion
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a home invasion in which three people were tied up for three hours.
Man charged with tsunami evacuation burglary
A man has been charged with ransacking a Christchurch home in the hours after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Wastewater testing to flush out drug use
Wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch is to be tested for meth, cocaine and heroin in an effort to better understand drug use patterns. Audio
Police warn home invader could be armed
A man sought over a home invasion in Christchurch, in which a couple were tied up for three hours, might be armed.
Police to start testing city wastewater for drugs
Police will start testing wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch to check what drugs, and how much, people are using. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Tourists return to Kaikoura as Inland Rd reopens
Kaikoura businesses say tourists are finally returning to the town five weeks after the 7.8 earthquake, as the Inland Road opens to traffic. Video, Audio
Kaikoura getting on with business
Kaikoura businessman Anton Evans talks about post-quake business. Audio
ChristChurch Cathedral announcement imminent
An announcement is expected this week on the fate of Christchurch's cathedral. Video
Trampers rescued in Arthur's Pass
A 57-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman who failed to return from a day trip have been rescued from Arthur's Pass National Park.
Call for Avon River redevelopment feedback
Regenerate Christchurch is seeking feedback on its outline for developing the earthquake-damaged red zone land along the Avon River.
Warm winters delay cherry season
West Melton fruit grower Peter Sargeant has had to cancel all his Christmas cherry orders because the season is running so late, but luckily his strawberry crop is ripe for picking and the punnets are… Audio
Warm winters delay cherry season
West Melton fruit grower Peter Sargeant has had to cancel all his Christmas cherry orders because the season is running so late, but luckily his strawberry crop is ripe for picking and the punnets are…
AudioPolice complete inquiry into CTV collapse
Families of the 115 people who died in the building collapse must wait until next year for a decision on charges.
Class action against Southern Response to proceed
The High Court has said 40 Christchurch homeowners wanting to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response can move forward with their claim. Video, Audio
