Canterbury
Arrests after multiple-car police pursuit
Police officers trying to pull over a stolen car in Christchurch set off a train of events in which one vehicle was rammed and a second car crashed.
Craig Cooper: Christchurch Arts Festival
Craig Cooper, Director of the Christchurch Arts Festival, talks about the four weeks in early spring when the central city comes alive with creativity and energy. Audio
Inmate who died had asked for segregation
A coroner's inquest has heard how an inmate found dead in his cell had asked to be segregated from a prisoner who had previously assaulted him.
Luxembourg investors buy Canterbury land
The Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of a mid-Canterbury property to a Luxembourg-based investment fund.
Ngai Tahu to fight Akaroa wastewater plan
Ngai Tahu is opposing a fresh bid by Christchurch City Council to discharge treated wastewater into Akaroa Harbour for 25 years.
Church of the Good Shepherd celebrates 80 years
Rev Andrew McDonald is the minister of the little stone church and he says it's a privilege to do his work, in one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations. Audio
Red zone resident: 'I want to be left to live here'
A plan to reduce roading, water and wastewater services to households in Christchurch's red zone to rural levels won't push remaining residents out of the shattered area.
Donation plea stalling library project
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel doesn't want to wait for philanthropic donations in order to finish rebuilding the central library.
EQ mayoral fund almost depleted
An $8.6m community theatre project in Christchurch is in line to receive one of the last rounds of major funding from the city's Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund.
Red zone infrastructure may be reduced
Residents still living in Christchurch's red zone may have to use septic tanks as the city council looks to stop some infrastructure services to save money.
Playing Favourites with Luke Di Somma
Freelance conductor, musician, composer, musical director, and founder of the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School and Christchurch Pops Choir. He is co-creator of That Bloody… Audio
Historic cricket club destroyed in fire
The president of a 106-year-old cricket club headquarters that burnt to the ground in Christchurch early this morning says the loss is devastating.
Ten complain over Irish comments
The Human Rights Commission has received ten complaints against Fletcher Construction's chief executive over his comment about Irish builders.
Hollywood sends warning about Minions
Christchurch cleaning company Minions and Me has captured the attention of lawyers for a Hollywood film studio.
Family clutch ashes at murder accuseds' hearing
The family of a man who died after a prison assault held his ashes as three men accused of his murder appeared in court this morning.
Flu at epidemic level in South Canterbury
Flu cases are continuing to rise around the country, with the highest incidence in South Canterbury.
Timaru man to keep giving his mates a lift home from pub
A Timaru man says he'll keep giving his mates a ride home from the pub despite warnings from the police to stop. Audio
Fletcher Construction CEO sorry for offending Irish
The chief executive of Fletcher Construction has apologised for comments which have sparked outrage in the Irish community.
Builders hit back on poor Christchurch work
The building sector has hit back at claims it is solely to blame for defective repair work done to earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch.
Builders deny they're to blame for shoddy work
The building sector has hit back at claims it's solely to blame for defective repair work done to earthquake damaged homes in Christchurch. Audio
