Canterbury
Dry, windy weather in Canterbury causing fires
Some rural homes in South Canterbury are being evacuated as firefighters try to bring a fire under control in the Malvern Hills. Hot, dry and extremely windy conditions in the region are making things… Audio
Ill-equipped freedom campers banned from Christchurch
Just three months after opening the door to freedom campers, the Christchurch City Council has decided to shut it again. It's blaming overcrowding and public health concerns for its decision to slap a… Audio
Russell Tully convicted in 2014 Ashburton murders
The Ashburton District Mayor, Angus McKay says yesterday's conviction of Russel Tully for the murders of Work and Income staff Peggy Noble and Leigh Cleveland will help his town move on. Audio
MSD 'did all it could' to protect workers
Everything possible had been done to protect staff at the Ashburton Work and Income office before the fatal 2014 shootings, the Ministry of Social Development says.
Double murderer Russell Tully waiting for sentencing
Double murderer Russell Tully is now waiting to find out how much time he'll spend behind bars for killing two Ashburton Work and Income staff and attempting to take the life of another. Audio
Russell Tully guilty of Work and Income murders
The head of the Ministry of Social Development says the conviction of double murderer, Russell Tully, will help Work and Income staff deal with the shootings. Audio
Russell Tully: A socially isolated murderer
Just what do we know about Russell John Tully, the man today found guilty of walking into Ashburton's Work and Income office and opening fire?
Hanmer woman left without water from huge scrub blaze
Fire crews in Hanmer Springs are rushing to extinguish the last remaining hot-spots left over from a huge scrub and forest blaze. Audio
Council offers to purchase flood-prone Christchurch homes
The Christchurch City Council is offering flood assistance to people whose home has suffered above the floor flooding - and offering to buy seven of these properties. Audio
Tully found guilty of WINZ murders
Russell John Tully has been found guilty of murdering two Ashburton Work and Income employees in September 2014.
WINZ murders: How the case unfolded
We take a look at the timeline of events which led to today's guilty verdict against Russell John Tully over the Ashburton Work and Income office murders.
Student Start Ups
Table tennis brings out the competitive streak and these young business people hope to be hitting the right shots in the marketplace soon. Audio, Gallery
South Canterbury land struggling to recover
South Canterbury is chronically dry, and the land has not recovered from a hot summer, farmers there say.
Volunteers helping extinguish Hanmer fire
Firefighters are confident they'll have the Hanmer Springs blaze fully extinguished by the end of the day. Audio
Godwits Farewell Party - Andrew Crossland
The annual godwits farewell party is taking place tonight. It's when Cantabrians gather to farewell the birds, as they start an 11,000 kilometre journey to Alaska. Andrew Crossland is a park ranger… Audio
Hanmer Springs fire evacuee talks about the damage
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs are continuing to dampen down hotspots before forecast strong winds arrive today. Audio
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs in race against clock
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs are in a race against the clock to dampen down hotspots before forecast strong winds build after midday. Audio
Close watch overnight on Hanmer Springs hotspots
It's been a tense night for weary Hanmer Springs residents worried about potential flare ups after yesterday's scrub fire. Audio
Massive blaze near Hanmer Springs under control
Hanmer Springs residents evacuated due to a major fire have returned to their homes. Audio
Jury retires to consider Tully verdict
The jury in the high court trial of Russell Tully has retired to consider if the accused is guilty of two counts of murder, but has reached no verdicts today. Audio
