Canterbury
Redzoned land could be used again for housing
Some of the land in the earthquake damaged redzone in Waimakariri could once again be used for housing.
Canterbury farmers endure worst drought since 1980s
Water levels in Canterbury are at crucial levels, and if there isn't significant rainfall soon then farmers will face restrictions or even bans on irrigation. Audio
Mayor flags red zone for parks, businesses, housing
Some of the land in the earthquake-damaged red zone in Waimakariri could again be used for housing, the district's mayor says.
Flood risk for new Kaiapoi subdivision
Up to 300 homes in a new subdivision north of Christchurch may be flood prone. Video
Up to 300 new Chch homes may be flood prone
Up to 300 homeowners in a new sub-division north of Christchurch have just found out their area may be flood prone. Conan Young reports. Video, Audio
Chch Council fails to sell City Care
The Christchurch City Council won't sell its construction, roading and parks maintenance business because it did not get a good enough offer for it. Audio
Racist rant heard straight after Chch shooting
Witnesses to a shooting in Hei Hei in Christchurch have reported hearing a shotgun blast followed by a racist rant.
Deadly fire not arson - police
A fire that claimed a man's life in Christchurch last Wednesday is not suspicious, police say.
Widower still fighting for justice after CTV collapse
A man whose wife died in the collapse of the CTV building in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake says he will never give up the fight to see somebody held accountable. Audio
Engineers examine CTV site as inquiry continues
An investigation is continuing into the CTV site, where 115 people died in the Christchurch earthquake five years ago. Dr Maan Alkaisi, whose wife died in the collapse, is keeping a close eye on… Video, Audio
Man on the run after reports of shooting in Christchurch
A man is on the run in Christchurch this evening after reports of a shooting at a house in the suburb of Hei Hei earlier today. Conan Young reports. Video, Audio
A warm end to winter
New Zealanders can expect more above-average temperatures for the next three months as the country moves from winter into spring. Video
Govt launches register of spinal injuries
A register of New Zealanders with spinal cord injuries has been launched in an effort to get better care and support for patients.
Review of water consent process sought
The group fighting the establishment of a water bottling plant in Ashburton wants to raise $90,000 to launch a judicial review of the water consent.
Headquarters: Ben Edwards
Record producer Ben Edwards' bookings schedule has been solid in the last year or so, thanks to the rise of Marlon Williams, Aldous Harding, Tami Neilson and the whole Lyttelton alt-country scene. We… Video, Audio
Peter Simpson: Bloomsbury South
Kim Hill talks to academic and author Peter Simpson, who knew and worked with many of the group of poets, writers, playwrights, painters and other artists in Christchurch who collaborated during a… Audio
Louise Leitch and Byron Skinner: transition and friendship
Kim Hill talks to Christchurch director Louise Leitch, whose short film Same But Different features the true story of her husband's best friend, Byron Skinner, who transitioned from a man to a woman… Audio
Roxanne El-Hady: science and women
Kim Hill talks to Roxanne El-Hady, who won the 2016 Young Scientist of the Year Award in the UK while on a Nuffield Research Placement at Royal Holloway, University of London, for work reconstructing… Audio
Alok Jha: The extraordinary story of our ordinary substance
Kim Hill talks to British journalist, author and broadcaster Alok Jha, whose science-related topics have included the history of meteorology, climate change politics, how much we should trust… Audio
Police to dig below CTV building site as collapse investigation continues
Police will dig beneath the site of Christchurch's CTV building in search of clues as they investigate its fatal collapse.
