Canterbury
Sacked crane operator receives $10k compensation
A Christchurch crane operator has been awarded $10,000 in damages after being fired for allegedly using his cell phone while operating a 60-ton crane.
Extra $5.6m for Christchurch planning review
Christchurch City Council has approved an extra $5.6 million to carry out a review of the city's planning rules due to a budget blow-out.
Rare glimpse of original Christchurch Town Hall Designs
Now the Christchurch Town Hall rebuild is officially happening, a rare opportunity has come up to see the original plans from 1968.The Warren & Mahoney drawings are kept in the MacMillan Brown… Audio
Warning after AOS callout in Christchurch
A man has been warned after police were called to South Brighton in Christchurch following reports of a person waving a gun in the street.
Christchurch super bus stop to be redesigned
The Christchurch City Council will redesign a central city so-called super bus stop, after concerns were raised about it being outside two historical buildings.
Rubbish truck drivers approach deal on pay
The union representing Christchurch's rubbish truck drivers is close to reaching a deal over hours of work, after nearly a week of protest action.
Canterbury lakes given bad report card
Analysis of Canterbury's high country lakes shows most have become more polluted over the last 10 years.
Call for Christchurch sport centre designs
Tenders are being called for the design of Christchurch's new central city sports centre. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said proposals were being sought for the development of the…
Delaney Davidson and Naomi Ferguson: 'Salon Kitty'
Delaney Davidson and Naomi Ferguson are two of the essential components of 'Salon Kitty'. They preview their Christchurch Festival shows, and explain why it has a Berlin brothel as its namesake. Audio
Online voting in next year's local govt elecions in doubt
Plans to introduce online voting in next year's local government elections may have been scuppered by Christchurch Council's decision to reject a trial of the new system. Audio
Online voting in jeopardy
Online voting at next year's local government elections is in jeopardy after the Christchurch City Council today rejected it. Audio
Opponents to NZ online voting trial voice their concerns
Christchurch City Council looks likely to join next year's trial of online voting during the local body elections. Audio
Homeowners to take class action against EQC
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners are launching a class action against the Earthquake Commission, arguing it has failed to meet legal obligations. Audio
Court action to try to avoid an EQC quake repeat
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners have launched court action against the Earthquake Commission in a bid to make sure things are done better after the next big quake. Audio
Fresh allegations of bad behaviour by health officials
The Ministry of Health is being accused of lying to doctors at the Canterbury District Health Board. Audio
Longest serving prisoner denied parole
The country's longest serving prisoner has again been denied parole. Audio
Astronomy with Alan Gilmore
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore raises our gaze to the celestial bodies for a predicted decline in solar activity and the occultation analysis of Pluto. Audio
Maurice Till (1926-2011)
Tim Dodd talks to the distinguished NZ pianist - one of the first to sustain a performing career while remaining in NZ. Audio
Gauntlet of hooks leads to call for fishing ban on pier
A meeting's underway that will hear a call for a total ban on fishing off New Brighton pier after a rash of nasty run-ins at the Christchurch landmark. Audio
