Canterbury
Regional Wrap
In the North Island there have been some welcome frosts and fine days - they've helped to dry out the ground. In the South, Otago pasture growth is slow due to cold and wet conditions. Audio
Guest
International potato industry expert Professor Gary Secor of the Plant Pathology Department at North Dakota State University is a keynote speaker at the The Potatoes NZ Inc. annual conference in… Audio
Filipino workers most likely to be exploited in Christchurch
A Christchurch lawyer acting for Filipino workers says it's absolutely astonishing government officials know so little about the exploitation happening in the city. Audio
Court insurance ruling may mean millions more for quake victims
Tens of millions of dollars in extra insurance payments may be paid to Cantabrians whose homes were damaged beyond repair in the earthquakes. Audio
Report finds Filipino workers vulnerable to exploitation
A government report on exploitation of migrant workers in the Canterbury rebuild has found Filipino workers appeared to be particularly vulnerable.
MBIE releases report into exploitation of migrant workers
A new government report into the working conditions for migrant workers on the Canterbury rebuild confirms many are being exploited. Audio
Police warned about monitoring Facebook
A lawyer is warning police monitoring Facebook pages to help catch drug dealers to tread carefully.
People block two Timaru boy racers way out
Two boy racers had to run from their cars after tearing up a Timaru rugby and cricket field when a group of angry residents blocked their way out. Audio
Sightings of missing woman after $30k reward
Christchurch police have received 10 reported sightings of a woman who has been missing for six years, after posting a reward for information.
Coastal hazard zone worry for residents
Residents in Christchurch's seaside suburbs are worried property values will drop and they may struggle to get insurance following a report on coastal erosion.
Seaside Sumner residents worry about coastal hazard status
Residents from seaside suburbs in Christchurch are worried their property values will drop and they won't be able to get insurance for them. Audio
Police make dent in number of boy-racers on Banks Peninsula
A police operation to cut the number of boy-racers around Banks Peninsula has caught mainly speeding residents in the net. Audio
Southern theatre and Chunuk Bair
South Island theatre director of a new production of Once on Chunuk Bair by Maurice Shadbolt, which is being staged at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch, to coincide with the 100-year anniversary… Audio
Clayton Station
There is no such thing as a dull day for Hamish Orbell at Clayton Station, a diverse, high county farming operation near Fox Peak ski field at the head of the Fairlie basin. Whether he's moving Ewes… Audio
Clayton Station
There is no such thing as a dull day for Hamish Orbell at Clayton Station, a diverse, high county farming operation near Fox Peak ski field at the head of the Fairlie basin. Whether he's moving Ewes…
AudioLast hometown test for Carter and McCaw
One of the most accomplished All Blacks of all time, Dan Carter, will play his final test match in front of a hometown Christchurch crowd tonight, when the side takes on the Pumas. Audio
Madison Nonoa: Christchurch Aria
The Dame Malvina Foundation Christchurch Aria is the first major vocal competition of the year. Eva speaks to the winner: soprano Madison Nonoa. Audio
Canterbury's rebuild has peaked
Analysts are pointing out Canterbury's rebuild has peaked is starting to lose steam - well, the latest manufacturing survey begs to differ. Audio
Port fuel tank safety assessment begins tomorrow
An urgent safety assessment of Lyttelton Port's fuel tanks starts tomorrow, but it is unclear how long it will take, leaving those nearby anxious for answers. Audio
Last Cantometer shows dip as rebuild activity peaks
A special measure of Canterbury's economy has been scrapped after three years, as the frenzied activitiy around the rebuild eases. Audio
