Canterbury
How the media responded when Christchurch shook once again
The media are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the earthquake which killed 185 people in Christchurch. But were they ready when the earth shook again on a sunny summer Sunday? Audio
How the media responded when Christchurch shook once again
The media are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the earthquake which killed 185 people in Christchurch. But were they ready when the earth shook again on a sunny summer Sunday?
AudioContrasting takes on an outdoor event in Christchurch.
Contrasting coverage of an outdoor event in Christchurch, organised by an offshoot of the local paper's publisher. Audio
Contrasting takes on an outdoor event in Christchurch.
Contrasting coverage of an outdoor event in Christchurch, organised by an offshoot of the local paper's publisher.
AudioDoprah
Christchurch's Doprah release their debut LP, Wasting, this week. Indi Force joins Emma Smith to talk layering, gibberish and the emotional potential of melody. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 74: Doprah/ Twerps/ Wellington Musical Electronics Library
Doprah's debut - Wasting, Zac meets some Aussie Twerps, and we visit a new lending library for electronic music gear in Wellington. Video, Audio
Latest North Canterbury fire may be linked to arsonist
Yesterday's fire near Pines Beach, north of Christchurch, may have been started by the same person who started a series of fires last year, the Fire Service says.
Forage to Feast (Part 2)
Sixty food and wine lovers spend a morning picking, foraging, digging, fishing and even shooting a host of foods in the Waipara Valley. In the afternoon eight top chefs convert the fresh bounty into… Audio, Gallery
Forage to Feast (Part 2)
Sixty food and wine lovers spend a morning picking, foraging, digging, fishing and even shooting a host of foods in the Waipara Valley. In the afternoon eight top chefs convert the fresh bounty into…
AudioForage to Feast
Sixty food and wine lovers spend a morning picking, foraging, digging, fishing and even shooting a host of foods in the Waipara Valley. In the afternoon eight top chefs convert the fresh bounty into… Audio, Gallery
Forage to Feast
Sixty food and wine lovers spend a morning picking, foraging, digging, fishing and even shooting a host of foods in the Waipara Valley. In the afternoon eight top chefs convert the fresh bounty into…
AudioLessons learnt from the Christchurch earthquakes
On Monday it will be the fifth anniversary of the earthquake that killed 185 people. Five years on, Christchurch is still in transition, between the loss, the cost and what will be. Video, Audio
Being A Professional Mermaid - Candice Smith
Candice Smith is a 28-year-old nurse in Christchurch but her dream job is to become a professional mermaid. She's just recently spent about $600 constructing her own mermaid tail and spends her spare… Audio
Fire Service to make changes as tribute to quake victims
The best tribute the Fire Service can make to those who died in the 22 February 2011 quake is to be honest about where it can improve, the organisation says.
Fire Service says it has learnt lessons from Feb 2011 quake
With the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd earthquake being marked next week, the Fire Service says it is now in a better position to respond to a similar emergency. Audio
Fire crews spend night battling forest fire in Canterbury
More than 10 fire crews have spent the night battling a large forest fire in North Canterbury. Audio
Strong support for new Christchurch stadium
Cantabrians would rather have a new stadium or a repaired Lancaster Park than keep the temporary AMI Stadium, according to a new survey.
Quake researcher shares insights on Christchurch shake
After the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, perhaps the earthquake scientist heard from more than any other was Dr Mark Quigley, from the University of Canterbury. Audio
Christchurch kids struggling with PTSD
Hundreds of young Christchurch children are suffering post traumatic stress disorder linked to the earthquakes, but fewer than one in ten has access to counselling.
Children as young as 5 have post-quake stress
Research being done in Christchurch schools shows 200 children aged from five to seven are suffering post traumatic stress disorder linked to the earthquakes. Audio