Canterbury
'Possum pie and pig tail soup' for snowed-in
The Desert Road might close again and 2m snow drifts on the Napier-Taupō Road are still being cleared, the NZTA says. Video, Audio
Calls made to ban fast food outlets near schools
Locals from the Christchurch suburb of Linwood have joined Labour MP Ruth Dyson in calling for restrictions to the number of fast-food outlets near schools. Audio
Christchurch fistfight prompts police search
Police are looking for three men in their 20s following an attack that left two brothers seriously injured in Christchurch.
Why Isn't Canterbury Sleeping?
Christchurch Hospital has had a massive increase in the number of people using its Sleep Service. Referrals to the service, which assists people suffering from disorders like apnoea, increased from… Audio
Christchurch fears Auckland poaching workers
A union for construction staff is worried the fierce competition to get workers to Auckland to satisfy the building boom, could damage the industry.
Gerard Smyth: Christchurch Dilemmas
Nine to Noon speaks with filmmaker Gerard Smyth, who has made a six-part part interactive web series called Christchurch Dilemas, with RNZ as distribution partner. The short documentaries examines six… Audio, Gallery
Spate of resignations hits Lincoln Uni
Lincoln University has confirmed that the last of its deputy vice-chancellors has resigned as senior staff deal with "intolerable pressure".
Sculpture proposed for unsung NZ cycling legend
The family of one of New Zealand's least known cycling champions is supporting calls for a sculpture be installed in his hometown.
Christchurch - Building a city on rock and roll
Five years on, Christchurch is in the slow and uncharted path of rebuilding itself. Yadana Saw takes a tour of the recovering southern city and meets with local venue owners, artists and musicians who… Video, Audio
Woodbury Clydesdales
Jim and Deborah Cook love their Clydesdales, it's in their genes; Jim's grandfather worked a team on his farm and Deb's grandfather was a competition ploughman. Their 18 horses live on the outskirts… Audio
Woodbury Clydesdales
Jim and Deborah Cook love their Clydesdales, it's in their genes; Jim's grandfather worked a team on his farm and Deb's grandfather was a competition ploughman. Their 18 horses live on the outskirts…
AudioElderly woman dead after crash in Rangiora
An 85-year-old woman has died after a crash between two cars in Rangiora, north of Christchurch.
The Red Zone
In the heart of Christchurch, a 440 hectare tract of land awaits decisions for its future. So what will happen to the land that was cleared? And who gets to decide? Video
Council reneges on deal to protect trees
Christchurch City Council is being accused of shameful behaviour in going back on an agreement to protect the city's notable trees.
Police should not have tried to ram car - IPCA
Police should not have tried to ram a car off the road in Christchurch shortly before it was involved in a crash, an IPCA investigation has found.
Drought report a Pyrrhic win for 'Bung the Bore' - campaigners
An admission by the Canterbury regional council that groundwater levels are very low is being described as a sad victory for those who fought to stop a water bottling plant being established in…
Water restrictions loom in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is warning of water restrictions for farmers and urban dwellers as the region's aquifers reach their lowest levels since the 1980s. ECAN released its latest drought update… Audio
Chch cycleways may not live up to expectations
Promised a network of 13 cycleways that would keep cyclists separated from motorists, people in Christchurch are now discovering sections of the $162-million project involve cyclists sharing the road… Audio
Canterbury gripped by the worst drought in 30 years
Canterbury farmers still waiting for rain as drought continues to grip the region. Canterbury Regional Council chief executive Bill Bayfield says it's groundwater that's the problem for farmers. Audio
Chch cycleway design 'compromised' - Greens
People using Christchurch's multi-million-dollar cycleway will have to share the road with motorists.
