Canterbury
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
AudioPower cut to hundreds of properties in Mackenzie District
Hundreds of properties in the South Island's Mackenzie Country are without power this evening. Heavy snowfall today has knocked out Alpine Energy's Geraldine network. Audio
Cyclist aggrieved at being fined
A cyclist has been fined $150 for holding up traffic on a narrow stretch of Dyers Pass Road above Christchurch in the Port Hills. Audio
Stolen digger taken on joy-ride through Christchurch streets
A teenager's joy-ride in a stolen digger only came to an end when police officers threw tear gas into the cab - but not before he'd bashed into several cars and fences. Audio
Severe weather causing disruptions in the South Island
Severe weather has closed roads, schools and disrupted flights and caused flooding in Otago and Southland. Reuben Mama was on a bus trip between Christchurch and Wanaka, which stopped in Tekapo and… Audio
Port company pleads guilty, widow hoping no one else is killed
The woman who's husband was crushed to death at Lyttelton Port is desperately hoping it's a safer place to work now and no one else is killed. Audio
Teething problems hit the new bus terminal in Christchurch
A spate of accidents at the new bus exchange in Christchurch has raised questions about its safety. Audio
Questions raised over safety of Christchurch bus exchange
A spate of accidents at the new bus exchange in Christchurch has raised questions about its safety and whether drivers had been given enough training with the new layout. Audio
Police protect two families after extortion threats
Police have put security around two Christchurch families who've received letters threatening to harm their children and demanding payment. Audio
Oldest timber building in Christchurch CBD bought for a dollar
The oldest timber building in Christchurch's CBD has been bought for a dollar and will be finding a new place to call home. Audio
Split second renders a surgeon's mistake fatal
A split second is all it took for a surgeon's mistake to end the life of 55 year old Christchurch woman Bonnie Schlef. Audio
Lyttleton's Loons
Lyttleton's Loons circo-theatre company is going back to school, a primary school that is. Loons Founder, Mike Friend, and producer Darryl Cribb having been making shows together since 2006 but Loons… Audio
Christy Martin and Giulio Sturla - Roots Restaurant
Lyttelton's Roots Restaurant was named Cuisine's restaurant of the year. Chef Giulio Sturla and owner Christy Martin talk about the challenge of getting Roots Restaurant up and running after the… Audio
Playing Favourites with Leila Adu
New Zealand musician of Ghanaian descent who works in theatre, dance and film. She is studying for a doctorate in Composition at Princeton University, New York, and has worked on a project teaching… Audio
Farming Conditions From Those on the Land
Young dairy farmers are still feeling optimistic about the industry, despite the low payout, and their farms are well set up for winter, that's in both the North and South Islands. Audio
Phil Brownlee and Ariana Tikao: Concerto for Taonga Puoro
'Ko te tatai whetu' is a concerto for Taonga Puoro and orchestra by composer Phil Brownlee: the result of a collaboration with Taonga Puoro artist Ariana Tikao, who'll give the premiere with the… Video, Audio
Chch Town Hall supporters happy council has agreed to fix it
People who want the Christchurch Town Hall restored are overjoyed the Christchurch City Council has decided to fix the earthquake-damaged building. Audio
Financial strife behind Christchurch convention centre revealed
Canterbury's earthquake recovery authority has asked the Government for more money to ensure the city's convention centre is built. Audio
Green light for restoring Christchurch town hall
All but one of Christchurch city's councillors have given their final vote to fully restore the quake-damaged town hall at a cost of well over $100 million. Audio
$2 million suburb or move to Westport?
Would you be tempted to move to a small community or would you miss the bright lights of the big city too much? The average house price in Herne Bay is now $2,003,300. Dr Charlotte Sunde joins The… Audio