Canterbury
Pasifika student achievement at Aranui High School
Teacher, Kieran Parsons from Aranui High School in Christchurch, about the 100 percent achievement rate of Pasifika students gaining level 2 NCEA. Audio
Science with rigger!
Adventure seeking chemistry researcher, Sarah Kessans on her record breaking row boat journey across the Atlantic and getting shortlisted by NASA to become an astronaut. Audio, Gallery
Inmate dies at Christchurch prison
A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell yesterday and was given medical attention but died.
NZTA hopes to soon reopen SH1 between Chch & Kaikoura
The Transport Agency hopes to reopen the road between Kaikoura and Christchurch before Christmas, but the road workers have a big job ahead of them. Video, Audio
Cantabrians get tips on how to be prepared for disaster
Survival course gives people in Christchurch skills to prepare for disaster. Audio
Survival course aims to build resilience
Cold daily showers and fasting were among the tips for Cantabrians on a survival course on how to be mentally and physically prepared for a disaster.
Concern for missing Christchurch man
Police in Christchurch say they still have no leads in their search for a man missing since Thursday.
The Mixtape: Greg Churchill
NZ House DJ Greg Churchill takes us from Christchurch post-punk era to Auckland dance clubs in a mixtape of his all time favourite cuts. Video, Audio
Hands-on Help for Quake-shaken
New Zealand Emergency Response Therapists offer free massage and bodywork to help settle the frazzled nerves of people shaken by earthquakes. We talk to founder Marina Locke, ahead of one of their… Audio
John Key spends final working day in PM job in Chch
The Prime Minister, John Key, has spent his final full day in the job in Christchurch, where he praised the city's leadership and his fellow ministers. Audio
Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
Govt to put millions toward Kaikōura mental health
The government is to pay $3.76 million to build a new health centre in Kaikōura and address mental health demands in areas affected by the recent earthquakes.
Bad weather cancels Kaikōura convoy
Today's convoy from Mount Lyford to Kaikōura has been cancelled after the road was closed this morning due to rain and low cloud.
Kaikōura tourism say lack of road info hurting business
Kaikōura tourist operators are demanding answers about the main road south, accusing authorities of leaving them in the dark.
Surfers worried quakes have killed Kaikoura breaks
Surfers in Kaikoura are worried the earthquake has ruined one of the best local breaks - but others think it might have improved surfing in the town. Video, Audio
SH1 south of Kaikōura to open mid-December
The quake-damaged stretch of State Highway One south of Kaikōura could be reopened within the next couple of weeks.
'Phenomenally good': Kaikōura milk trucks get through
Life is finally getting back to normal for Kaikōura dairy farmer Simon Mackle after last month's massive earthquake. Video
State of emergency continues in Kaikōura
The state of local emergency in Kaikōura has been extended for another seven days.
WINZ shootings: MSD convicted for safety breach
The Ministry of Social Development has been convicted for breaching workplace safety legislation, but no further penalty has been imposed.
Rural quake damage tipped at $40m
Rural insurance company FMG has received about 700 insurance claims from 500 businesses.
