Canterbury
Problems with Christchurch repairs - report
A government investigation into underfloor structural repairs carried out in Canterbury since the earthquakes has found major non-compliance issues.
Thousands of defective quake repairs need to be rechecked
Thousands of earthquake-repaired Canterbury homes will be rechecked after a government inspection has revealed defects with underfloor structural repairs. Audio
Thousands of quake repairs need rechecking
The Earthquake Commission will need to re-check thousands of Canterbury homes to see if work to fix un-even floors has been done properly. Audio
Street signs to tower above Christchurch
The Christchurch City Council has committed nearly $100,000 for four giant street signs, to help people navigate the shattered central city.
Canterbury farmers offered drought aid
A handful of North Canterbury farmers are being offered help to resow some of their pasture, which has disappeared in the drought that has hammered the region.
New fundraising efforts for Christchurch rebuild
The Government wants to establish a community foundation to help secure more than $40 million towards Christchurch's major rebuild projects.
Gorilla charges glass, man banned from park
A man's been banned from a Canterbury zoo after agitating the new gorillas to the point the 190 kilo silverback charged the glass, smacking into it. Audio
Police hope passage of time may bring new leads
Twenty years ago today a young Christchurch mother, Angela Blackmoore, was murdered in her home. Her killer has never been identified. Audio
Benjamin Northey
New Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra talks with David Morriss about music and life. Audio
House fire forces occupants to flee
The occupants of a Christchurch house were forced to flee their burning home this afternoon after a fire broke out in a bedroom and quickly spread.
Playing Favourites with Julian Raphael
Director of Community Music Junction, an organisation which enables people to sing together and learn a range of musical instruments, and founding musical director of the Wellington Community Choir… Audio
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one… Audio, Gallery
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one…
AudioNew bridge links quake-damaged suburbs
Earthquake damaged suburbs in the east of Christchurch have been given a boost, with a main bridge reopening today.
Hiccup in Student Union vote forces re-run
Canterbury University students are having to hold a whole new vote because they didn't realise, until their polls opened, that some candidates shouldn't even be running. Audio
Pizza waitress sacked for not smiling enough
A Christchurch pizza waitress who was sacked for not smiling enough has been awarded almost 15-thousand dollars. Audio
Teen waitress fired for lacking a smile
A teenage waitress fired from a pizza restaurant for failing to smile enough has been awarded more than $11,000 in compensation.
Polytechnics seek approval for merger
Two South Island polytechnics are seeking government approval to merge. Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and Aoraki Polytechnic have submitted a business case to Tertiary Education…
Christchurch man charged with burglary, rape
A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Linwood home and sexually assaulting a teenager.
Second look at thousands of underfloor repairs in quake zone
Thousands of underfloor earthquake repairs in Canterbury will be reviewed after a government inspection revealed substandard work. Audio
