Canterbury
Christchurch rebuild aims to reduce crime through design
Smart design cuts crime. That's the message from international crime scientists for Christchurch and those managing the quake rebuild. Audio
Shearers crash out on ice
A warning's just gone out from police about severe black ice on many roads in the Omarama Ohau area. Audio
Christchurch passes Long-Term Plan
The Christchurch City Council has passed its Long-Term Plan including rates rises of over 27-percent over the next four years. Audio
Govt's motivation for dumping Chch councillors questioned
As the government considers a return to having at least some elected regional councillors in Canterbury, its motivation for dumping the council in the first place is being questioned. Audio
Offer to Quake Outcasts fails to make grade, more court likely
The group of red-zoned property owners in Christchurch who challenged the government's buy out offers is heading back to court. Audio
Some Cantabrians still without power a week after big snow
In the back blocks of Canterbury, farms are still having to deal with the aftermath of the freezing temperatures earlier this week. Audio
Signs Christchurch rental market cooling
The heat appears to be going out of the Christchurch rental market as rebuild workers settle in and people move back into their repaired homes.
Making do without power after Canterbury's snow
About 12 customers remain without power in Canterbury, more than a week after heavy snow cut electricity to close to 5000 households and businesses.
Christchurch asset sale decision imminent
Christchurch City Council is expected to make a decision on asset sales today, after spending the week debating the Long Term Plan and how it will pay for the city's rebuild.
More court action after CERA proposed offer
Proposed new offers for red zone properties in Christchurch are not enough to stave off more legal action against the government. Audio
Further legal action despite increased red zone offers
The Government has increased its buy-out offers for some red-zoned property owners in Christchurch, after being directed to revise them by the Supreme Court. Audio
Astronomers flock to New Zealand to watch Pluto eclipse a star
Astronomers from around the world are heading to the McKenzie Country to witness the moment when Pluto passes in front of a star. Audio
An Enduring Friendship - Janice Marriott and Virginia Pawsey
It's a story about friendship, promises and letter writing. Janice Marriott and Virginia Pawsey, reconnected at their Gisborne Girls' High School reunion after 30 years. And, they promised to write to… Audio
Town Hall work to start next month
The restoration of Christchurch's quake-damaged Town Hall is expected to begin in mid-July.
Christchurch ratepayers pick up the tab again
Christchurch ratepayers are going to have to pick up more of the cost of repairing earthquake-damaged pipes and roads. Audio
Trans-Tasman Tussle
A Trans-Tasman clash comes to Christchurch as the New Zealand and Australian deaf rugby teams fight it out. Katy Gosset is on the sidelines for the hotly contested Cochlear Cup match. Audio
Chemicals stolen from University could end up as heroin
Litres of chemicals that could be turned into homebaked heroin have been stolen from the University of Canterbury. Audio
MacKenzie Country snow-in
We talk to the GM of the MacKenzie Country Hotel about being snowed in, and if it's MacKenzie Country or MacKenzie District? Audio
Elsewhere in the South Island many roads are closed
Elsewhere in the South Island many roads are closed by snow. Our Christchurch chief reporter Belinda McCammon is in our Chch studio and joins us. Audio
Rare Mudfish, the Farmer and the School
A population of rare South Canterbury mudfish are benefiting from a community project involving the St Andrews School, the farmer and the Working Waters Trust Audio
