Canterbury
Giant hand with face looms over Christchurch
A five-metre-tall sculpture of artist Ronnie Van Hout's hand and facial features has been unveiled today on the roof of the Christchurch City Art Gallery. He tells Jesse about the work and making art… Audio, Gallery
EQC to settle over liquefaction in 'world first'
The Earthquake Commission has started settling 4000 claims for increased liquefaction vulnerability, the first scenario of its kind in the world.
Man suffers electric shock at Chch plant
A man is seriously hurt after an electric shock and five others have been treated for smoke inhalation at the Ravensdown plant in Christchurch.
Construction employee told he can't start new job yet
A construction equipment salesman who moved to a rival company in Christchurch has been ordered not to start his new job until October.
Canterbury mental health worries dominate committee debate
Worries about the mental health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes dominated a fiery meeting at Parliament today. Audio
Former principal faces sex abuse charges
A former school principal can now be named as the man facing 15 sex abuse charges in the Christchurch District Court. Audio
Accused told police he didn't see cyclist
The judge in the trial of a truck driver who fatally hit a tourist cyclist in Christchurch has reserved his decision.
Canterbury man facing child sex charges named
A Canterbury man facing 15 sex charges can now be named as former Prebbleton School principal Michael William Hogan.
Christchurch considers ash-scattering guidelines
Christchurch mourners wanting to scatter the ashes of their dead in Christchurch may soon be directed to designated areas. The city council is considering guidelines after local rūnanga called for...
Fears about water supply contamination in Canterbury
Canterbury residents are worried their drinking water could be contaminated if an application by ten quarries to dig even deeper is granted. Audio
Pacific Underground
Pos Mavaega, core member of the Christchurch-formed Pacific Underground, talks about the performing arts organisation's 23 years of history. Audio, Gallery
Christchurch Harmonic Society 1965 Tour
Fifty years ago, 150 members of the Christchurch Harmonic Society Choir and Chorale travelled to England to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Arts Festival. Clarissa Dunn talks to the Music… Audio, Gallery
Council did not visit quarry sites: resident
The council's response to a group of Christchurch quarries wanting to dig below the water table is "just not good enough", a resident who lives near one of the quarries says.
Memorial bridge repairs win local award
The restoration of Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance has been recognised with an prize at the Canterbury Heritage Awards.
Skifields relieved as warm weather ends
The New Zealand ski season gets under way tomorrow after a worrying last-ditch spell of unfavourable weather.
Mysterious gas smell closes primary school
Bromley School in eastern Christchurch is closed today because of a bad smell.
Progress begins on contaminated Timaru building
The Minister for the Environment says removing 90,000 litres of toxic chemicals from a Timaru building is a priority. Audio
Heritage building in Chch's Art Centre to reopen
After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight. Video, Audio
Cera's international and domestic air travel raising eyebrows
There are questions being raised about the amount CERA spends on air travel when meetings can always be held via Skype. Audio
Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs
The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time. Audio
