Canterbury
Man donates $600k to park in memory of late wife
A Canterbury man has donated $600,000 to a new Port Hills park, under the condition it is named after his late wife.
National Dog Show
The Discover Dogs Eukanuba National Dog Show is described as canine version of New Zealand's Got Talent. Over 3 days, an estimated 1700 purebred dogs representing over 100 different breeds from across… Audio
Pea weevil spotted in Canterbury
Crop growers are confident a pea weevil found in Canterbury is dead, following a two-year ban on the crop in Wairarapa due to the pest.
New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans
Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action. Audio
Plan to tackle red zone work unveiled
A plan for tackling work in Christchurch's residential red zone has been laid out by the group tasked with redeveloping the quake-ravaged area.
Chch Council company's profit up 6 percent
The Christchurch City Council has welcomed a windfall from its investment group for the 2016 financial year.
Second stage for Canterbury irrigation scheme approved
The $250m second stage of the Central Plains Water irrigation scheme in Canterbury has been fully approved by the shareholders.
Teddy Tahu Rhodes is Sweeney Todd
NZ Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd which is on at the moment. The story was originally published as a penny dreadful in 1846 that morphed over the years into a play and then the Broadway show, that… Audio
Canterbury relishing rare Ranfurly Shield challenge
It's been a long time between Ranfurly Shield challenges for Canterbury and their coach Scott Robertson doesn't plan on leaving empty handed.
Not The Four Seasons
There Are No More Four Seasons! That’s the name of a visionary Swedish duo touring New Zealand. Mattias Petersson and George Kentros make amazing music while recomposing the classics.
There Are No… Audio
Protesters go for bust over Canterbury election
A protest has been held outside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ecan) against what the organisers say is a lack of democracy. Video
Battle for democracy in Chch taken to council
The battle to have fully democratic elections re-instated in Canterbury has been taken to the doorstep of the Canterbury Regional Council. Video, Audio
Walking the new Christchurch 360 trail
Twenty-five years ago, Christchurch ecologist Colin Meurk came up with the idea of a nature trail and walkway encircling Christchurch. It has been a long time coming, but it's almost complete. This… Audio
Amici Ensemble embody “Ants”
Christchurch’s season of chamber music, Christopher’s Classics, begins with a concert from the Amici Ensemble playing string sextets by Tchaikovsky and Brahms as well as a new commission from Anthony… Audio
Dunedin's mayoral challengers struggle to bring change
There is a strong mood amongst South Dunedin voters to change the mayor, but the vote appears split among the many challengers.
Protestors gather outside ECan to challenge 'lack of democracy'
Protestors are outside Environment Canterbury in Christchurch this morning, critical of what they said is a lack of democracy in the region. Audio
Tsunami sirens to sound during test
Tsunami sirens will sound along the Canterbury coastline and Northland this morning as civil defence staff carry out tests.
Canterbury stop Otago
Otago's unbeaten run in the Mitre 10 cup has come to an end after the Razorbacks were beaten by Canterbury 45-34 today in Christchurch.
Tracking wheelie bins
Christchurch is starting to track its half a million rubbish bins. The council is fitting all of its wheelie bins with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.Tim Joyce of Christchurch City Council… Audio, Gallery
