Canterbury
Wanted: Farmers for groundwater study
Farmers in Canterbury are being invited to join a three-year research project on groundwater quality.
Christchurch man crowdfunding to buy slice of National Park
A Christchurch man loves a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park so much, he wants to buy it and gift it to New Zealand. But he needs your help. Video, Audio
Fish & Game says cattle in high country lake a PR disaster
Fish and Game says a photo of a herd of cattle in a Canterbury high country lake, is a public relations disaster for the country's clean, green image. Audio
Forgotten Victims - Elaine Lacey
Five years on from the Canterbury Earthquakes there is concern over a group of so-called forgotten victims - adolescent boys. Anti violence group Aviva say they have seen a rise in violent behaviour… Audio
Hunt continues for man who removed monitoring bracelet
Christchurch police are still looking for a man they say removed his electronic monitoring bracelet last week while on home detention.
Govt paid lawyer $43k for Chch cathedral report
Breaking the deadlock between the Anglican Church and heritage advocates over the fate of Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral has come at a cost.
Offender inadvertently unmasked
A convicted sex offender turned to the media this week after he ended up in the news for his involvement with a charity. But things didn’t turn out as he hoped. Audio
Offender inadvertently unmasked
A convicted sex offender turned to the media this week after he ended up in the news for his involvement with a charity. But things didn’t turn out as he hoped.
AudioCanterbury dairy farm fined for employment breaches
A dairy farm in Canterbury has been fined $7500 for breaches relating to employment contracts.
Planner faulted for Christchurch rebuild, lands in Queenstown
The Christchurch City planner whose draft plan for the city's post-earthquake rebuild was harshly criticised by a retired High Court judge has a new job. Audio
Suicide-related calls rise in Canterbury
Earthquake-related stress is being blamed for a dramatic increase in the number of suicides and attempted suicides in Canterbury. Audio
Attempted suicide rates increase in Christchurch
Earthquake related stress is being blamed for a dramatic increase in the number of attempted and successful suicides in Canterbury. Audio
Pair who fled police remanded in custody
Two men who carried out an aggravated robbery before leading police on a chase through Christchurch have been remanded in custody.
The High Country Stations of the Mackenzie
Mary Hobbs is a writer and author, and her sixth book is High Country Stations of the Mackenzie. Her previous works include : Kiwi Tucker for the Soul, Letter to New York and America from New Zealand… Audio, Gallery
Christchurch family in housing limbo
A Christchurch couple with serious health issues are still living in temporary housing, nearly five years after the quake that damaged their home. Audio
Ice patrol ship returns from Antarctic mission
A British ship carrying New Zealand and Australian officers is back after a five-week operation to prevent illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean.
Two men charged over robbery with imitation firearm
The Canterbury police have charged two people with robbing three youths, with an imitation firearm. The aggravated robbery happened just before midnight last night in the suburb of Parklands…
Trio likely targeted in aggravated robbery in Christchurch
The Canterbury police are urging witnesses to come forward after an aggravated robbery last night which left three victims. The police said the robbery occurred at a Tuckers Road address...
Christchurch family in housing limbo for almost five years
On the 22nd of next month it will be five years, to the day, since 185 people died, and thousands of properties were damaged, in that unforgettable Christchurch earthquake. Audio
Drought woes continue for farmers
Conan was on the farm of Richard Murchison. He spoke to him about the impact of the drought. Audio
