Canterbury
Vincent O'Donnell and Nina Nawalowalo: Chch Arts Festival
Director Nina Nawalowalo has been busy recently. At this year's Christchurch Festival she directed two shows: 'Duck, Death and the Tulip', and 'The White Guitar'. Upbeat roving correspondent Vincent… Audio
FV Jubilee mystery continues
Police and navy divers will continue their recovery mission today. Audio
Opposition voiced to CCC ward changes
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice around the table at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards.
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards. Audio
Patrick Shepherd: 'Ex Tenebris Lux'
Composer Patrick Shepherd's latest symphony is titled 'Ex Tenebris Lux', and inspired by a statue bearing that inscription in the Christchurch Art Gallery. He previews the work's premiere performances… Audio
Filipino dairy workers' struggle in 'paradise'
Three farm workers explain how they - and their families in the Philippines - have been struggling since the start of an investigation into document fraud. Audio
100 year plan urged for east Christchurch
A Landcare Research ecologist says the development of east Christchurch needs to be properly planned over the next 100 years to accommodate sea-level rise.
Thousands owed to Christchurch libraries
Christchurch residents owe the city council over $100,000 in outstanding library fines, while more than 16,000 books have never been returned.
Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts 2015
Gemma Syme takes a tour of the Christchuch's Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts with the festival's director, Malcolm Riddoch Audio
Anatomy of a Song - Estere's Culture Clash
In this week's Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore tackles 'Culture Clash' by Estere. Audio
Playing Favourites with Philip Smith and David Straight
Philip Smith is the owner of landscape design company O2 Landscapes Ltd, and David Straight is a Christchurch-born photographer. They have created the new book, Vernacular: the Everyday Landscape of… Audio
Southern Response says it will miss claims deadline
Christchurch insurer Southern Response will not meet its deadline for having 90 percent of all earthquake claims settled by the end of next year.
Christchurch insurer will miss its claims deadline by months
The Christchurch insurer, Southern Response, has admitted it'll fall short of meeting its deadline for having 90-percent of all earthquake claims settled by the end of next year. Audio
Universities ban vaping
Both Canterbury and Otago universities have banned vaping. But that's being criticised as many who are trying to quit cigarettes are using the electronic versions. Audio
Christchurch Council to get control
The Christchurch Council will gain total control of the rebuilt in five years. Is it ready? Audio
NZ Live: Delaney Davidson
We're off to Christchurch for today's NZ Live, with Lyttelton singer-songwriter Delaney Davidson. Video, Audio
Youth homelessness initiative makes mark in Christchurch
A youth homelessness initiative in Christchurch is providing more beds for those living rough or on the street - and other groups hope to do the same.
Begging to survive
Radio New Zealand's Features team members, Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory reflect on what they've experienced in seeking out current stories about begging. Audio
Council to gain more control over rebuild
The government has revealed more detail on its plan to gradually loosen its grip on the Christchurch rebuild.
Begging - what is the right approach?
How should we respond both personally and as communities to the increase in begging? Dame Diane Robertson from the Auckland City Mission, former youth worker Scottie Reeve, and Christchurch City… Audio
