Canterbury
Industrial nurse says construction workers spending thousands
A nurse who runs health and safety workshops for Christchurch construction firms says one worker told her he spent 25 thousand dollars on methamphetamine over two weeks. Audio
Worker spent $25,000 on meth in a fortnight
A worker in Christchurch spent $25,000 on methamphetanime in two weeks, a nurse who runs safety workshops for construction firms has been told.
Christchurch City Council's credit rating improves
Christchurch City Council's credit outlook has improved from negative to stable. International credit rating agency Standard and Poor's has also reaffirmed its A+ credit rating. It said the council…
A Better Life
This week on One in Five: what does speed dating have to do with individualised funding for disability services ? Well, it can be very handy in finding a carer. Enabling Good Lives is a government… Audio
If These Walls Could Talk
This week on Spectrum – she came down with crash six months ago. But, before her much vaunted implosion, the Christchurch Central Police Station had already known plenty of action. Katy Gosset talks… Audio
Toxic algae warning for Selwyn River
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been discovered in Canterbury's Selwyn River, sparking a plea for people to avoid the area while a health warning is in place.
Quake victim pleased police looking at building owners
Police in Christchurch are investigating whether criminal charges can be laid as a result of any deaths in the February 2011 earthquake.
Happy Birthday Wunderbar - Adam McGrath
For 25 years now, the Wunderbar in Christchurch has prided itself on being one of the most unique bars in New Zealand. And the Lyttelton bar is planning to celebrate in style tonight. Over the years… Audio
Social housing rebuild in Christchurch behind schedule.
The Christchurch City Mission's opening new emergency housing today, just as figures released to RNZ show the rebuild of social housing in the city is still behind schedule. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Julia Hartley-Moore and Beck Eleven have been thinking about. Audio
A beard maketh the modern man
Have beards had their day or are they here to stay? A story about beards and the modern man. New Zealand men have wholeheartedly embraced their beards, so much so that beard and moustache competitions… Audio
CCC calls for quake-claim deadline
The Christchurch City Council is asking the government to bring in legislation putting a deadline on settling all outstanding claims for earthquake damage.
South Island farmers face spectre of worst drought
With fears over the strong El Nino system due to hit this year, farmers in the southern district are battling a severe lack of feed, as they head into a second dry year. Federated Farmers say farm… Audio
Calls for Gerry Brownlee to walk away from Christchurch rebuild
The Canterbury earthquake recovery minister's facing renewed pressure to step down from the convention centre rebuild. Audio
Building workers blamed for surge in Christchurch meth use
An influx of construction workers to Christchurch is being blamed for a massive surge in methamphetamine addiction in the city. Audio
More people addicted to meth in Christchurch
A surge in methamphetamine addiction in Christchurch is being blamed on the increased number of construction workers in the city. Audio
Fonterra acted unfairly in South Canterbury
The High Court has ruled Fonterra engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in its dealings with some South Canterbury farmers. Audio
New Zealand's oldest Magna Carta on display
New Zealand's oldest copy of the Magna Carta is going on display for the first time, just a month after it was linked to Henry VIII.
Stand aside, Gerry Brownlee - tourism agency head
The head of Christchurch's tourism agency and an architect say the Earthquake Recovery Minister needs to step aside and let somebody else manage the building of a convention centre. Audio
Man charged with arson after dune fire
A 17-year-old has been arrested in relation to a fire in Christchurch that threatened homes.
