Canterbury

The Commerce Commission says Christchurch Airport has improved its level of disclosure on its pricing plans, but still thinks its rate of return is too high. Audio

While much of the country has been sheltering from the rain during the past few weeks, North Canterbury is in the midst of a relentless drought - and it's taking a toll on farmers and the region's… Audio

Back now to this week's budget and the South Island's priorities. Audio

A study of WINZ offices has found people are scared of staff and are denied access to toilets. Audio

The Global Financial Crisis gets local and personal in a new novel by Brannavan Gnanalingam called Credit In The Straight World. Set in the fictional Canterbury town of Manchester, it plots the peaks… Audio

Foraging for food on Banks Peninsula uncovers a wide range of delectable delights. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes spends a day at Port Levy finding and eating seaweeds, native plants, mushrooms and shellfish… Audio

Soprano Anna Hoetjes joins the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the Consortia University of Canterbury Chamber Choir, and a host of soloists this weekend, for Bach's 'Magnificat'. She previews… Audio

A woman who was badly injured in the February 2011 earthquake is critical of the proposed design of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial. Audio

A Slovenian architect is come up with the winning design for Christchurch's earthquake memorial. Audio

A Christchurch property developer has been paid tens of thousands of dollars by the police for unlawful raids. Audio

There are concerns in Christchurch that new immigration laws could lead to workers being poached by rival employers. Audio

Work visas for low skilled migrants are being extended and freed up to help attract the 5000 construction workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild. Audio

Work visas for low skilled migrants are being extended from one year to three to help attract the 5000 construction workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild. Audio

The deadlines for three of Christchurch's so-called anchor projects have been pushed out, sparking calls for the Government to front up over the reasons behind the delays. Audio

New Zealand Sign Language Week has just finished - So what do we know about our third official language ? About 20,000 people identify as using New Zealand Sign Language.Katy Gosset meets some of them… Audio

Abi Ricketts teaches natural horsemanship techniques at her riding school near Tai Tapu in Canterbury. Colloquially known as horse whispering, natural horsemanship is a philosophy of working with… Audio

Lincoln University is changing its student fees so they don't go up at all from start to finish of a degree. Audio

They're rated as two of the world's finest rugby players but tonight is the last chance, guaranteed, that their fans get to see Richie McCaw and Dan Carter on their home turf. Audio