Canterbury
Govt to put $500,000 more into Canterbury irrigation
The government is to invest a further $500,000 into an irrigation scheme in North Canterbury.
Chch sea-level rise report 'rushed' - resident
Christchurch residents opinions are being sought on sea-level rise report that identified 18,000 vulnerable properties.
Redcliffs School makes last plea to remain open
The Redcliffs community, a seaside suburb in Christchurch, is hoping its final submission to Education Minister Hekia Parata will keep their school open. Audio
Drop in non-residental building in Canterbury
An economist says a drop in non-residential building activity indicates the Canterbury rebuild will take longer than anticipated. Audio
Cycling to Wellness
A woman, a dog and thousands of kilometres of New Zealand road. Leisa McNaughton cycles the country with her canine companion, Indy, to raise awareness of mental illness. Audio, Gallery
Canterbury's two biggest polytechnics merge
Aoraki Polytechnic and the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology have merged to become the Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Hagley protections to be added to bill
Labour has secured National's support for an amendment to the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill that will enshrine protections for Hagley park.
Christchurch cycleway network faces delays
A network of 13 cycleways across Christchurch is likely to be delayed by two years as the city council tries to keep down rates increases.
Arrests after armed robbery in Canterbury
Armed robbers broke into a rural Canterbury house early this morning, injuring one of the occupants before fleeing, chased by police officers.
Milk for Mozzarella
A herd of horned beasts provides milk for Methven cheese makers. Tucked away on an isolated farm near the foothills of the Southern Alps is the only commercial dairy buffalo herd in the South Island… Audio, Gallery
Milk for Mozzarella
A herd of horned beasts provides milk for Methven cheese makers. Tucked away on an isolated farm near the foothills of the Southern Alps is the only commercial dairy buffalo herd in the South Island…
AudioChristchurch school says vulnerable children need protection
A school that flagged concerns about Christchurch child sex offender Robert Burrett with police and the Ministry of Education two years before he was charged, calls for a better system to protect… Audio
Christchurch City Council budget to please all
The Christchurch City Council has come up with a budget for the next financial year that attempts to please everybody. Conan Young reports. Audio
Christchurch Council caps rates rises at 5 percent
The Christchurch City Council has released its budget for the coming year, with rates rises capped at 5 percent for the next three years.
US tech firm expands Chch research facility
American technology company, Enphase Energy, is spending close to four-and-a-half million dollars to expand its research facility in Christchurch. Audio
What to expect from Christchurch's draft annual plan
ANALYSIS: Christchurch ratepayers will soon find out how much their rates will rise and if more of the city's assets will be sold.
Extra $20m for mental health in Canterbury
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced an extra $20 million in mental health funding for Canterbury over the next three years.
Business briefs
Christchurch Airport has posted a strong lift in its half year profit driven by a record numbers of travellers. Audio
Fighting leads to 'serious assault'
A person is in hospital after what the police say is a serious assault in Christchurch.
