Canterbury
Fires continue to burn but under control in the South Island
Our reporter Darryl Baser is at Saddle Hill. Audio
Some Dunedin evacuees back home following blaze
Fires are continuing to burn but are now under control in the South Island. Families were also evacuated from their homes north of Oxford in Canterbury late yesterday. In Mosgiel Michael Knopp and his… Audio
Firefighters unable to contain two major blazes overnight
In the last few hours, Canterbury firefighters have managed to bring the fires in Oxford and Akaroa under control. Dave Shelton who lives near the site of the fire told Morning Report last night the… Audio
Fires overnight in Canterbury, Otago
With the very latest from Canterbury is the Canterbury Fire Service shift manager Riwai Grace. Audio
Christchurch looks at law against begging
The Christchurch City Council is considering a bylaw to get rid of people begging in the CBD. Audio
Hunter furious pilot could be jailed
A Christchurch hunter is furious that a helicopter pilot who helped save his life could be jailed. Audio
Canterbury crash victims named
The three people who died in separate crashes in Canterbury over a 48-hour period have been named.
Man who tried to enter Linwood WINZ remanded in custody
The man who police say tried to get into a Christchurch Work and Income office with a gun this morning, has been remanded in custody. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival - Hon Margaret Austin
The stars will be celebrated in Twizel this weekend, when the three-day Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival begins. International speakers, exhibitions, displays and documentaries will feature at the… Audio
Business profile - Men At Work banks on growth
That's Australian group of the 1980s Men At Work with their hit Downunder .. and it's now a name of an expanding business. Audio
One dead, two injured in Tekapo crash
One person is dead and two others have been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed just south of Tekapo.
Pilot faces charges after rescuing couple
A rescue pilot is facing charges after rescuing an injured hunter in the remote Puhi Puhi Valley, north of Kaikoura. Audio
Immigration investigation causing panic in Filipino community
An investigation by Immigration New Zealand into false documents is causing fear and panic amongst the Filipino community in South Canterbury. Audio
Crime writer Paul Cleave writes a novel about - a crime writer
A crime novel with a crime writer as the protagonist is the latest intriguing spin offered up by Christchurch writer Paul Cleave. In Trust No One, Jerry Grey is battling dementia, confusing what… Audio
Martin Creed: art and philosophy
Glasgow-raised artist who won the Turner Prize in 2001, who is visiting New Zealand to launch a major new public commission on the exterior of the Christchurch Art Gallery, and to make a show of new… Audio
Playing Favourites
Welsh performers who are touring New Zealand with their acclaimed show Hiraeth, telling the story of Jones' departure from her Welsh farm to London. Audio
Stella Duffy: fun palaces
New Zealand writer and theatre-maker based in London, who is co-director of the global Fun Palaces campaign for wider participation in all forms of arts, science and culture (3-4 October), and Head of… Audio
New 135km trail highlights biodiversity
A 135 kilometre walking trail around Christchurch opens today after more than 20 years in the making.
Regional Wrap
Five people from the land talk about farming conditions in their region, including one million apples trees have been planted in Hawkes Bay this season and in Canterbury tailing is in full swing. Audio
Ben Northey: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra expand to include massed choirs and vocal soloists this weekend, to perform Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'. Chief Conductor Ben Northey is back to conduct, and to… Audio
