Canterbury
Farmers and firefighters feel the pinch of dry weather
Already South Canterbury's on the verge of a drought and now the Otago regional Council is warning of low water levels in rivers used for irrigation. Audio
Songs of our lives
Christchurch singer Nicki Reece is choosing the songs of her life. Audio
Treasures of the Art Gallery
Cara Fitzgerald from the small but perfectly formed Aigantighe Museum in Timaru. Audio
Businesses still operating in Christchurch's redzone
Two and a half years after some of the most badly earthquake damaged parts of Christchurch started getting cleared of residential homes, half a dozen businesses are still trying to make a go in the… Audio
Residents concerned if arsonist is responsible for fire
Police say the fire at Pines Beach, Kaiapoi, on Monday that threatened 40 homes is suspicious. Audio
Pines beach residents forced to evacuate
At Pines Beach near Kaiapoi, fire crews and a helicopter with a monsoon bucket battled for hours to bring the blaze under control, after it broke out early yesterday afternoon. Audio
Firefighters kept busy after spate of fires in New Year
While firefighters keep watch at the scene of a pine plantation blaze in Christchurch, authorities in other parts of the country are declaring total fire bans. Audio
Earthquakes hit South Island
South Islanders have been woken by a series of earthquakes - the strongest measuring magnitude 6.4 north of Methven. Audio
South Canterbury's on the brink of drought
South Canterbury's on the brink of a serious drought, and already farmers are being forced to sell off stock. Audio
Evacuated Pines Bush residents back in their homes
More fire crews will arrive at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi this morning to dampen down hot spots, following yesterday's forest fire. Audio
Anatomy of a Song - Reality Chant
RDU's Spanky Moore calls in contemporary New Zealand musicians and bands to help dissect the sound elements that make up their hits. This week, 'Give Thanks' by Reality Chant featuring Deadly Hunta. Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode Two
A four-part journey through 45 years of student radio in New Zealand. Part Two: broadcasters who would go on to become household names recall their youthful antics, and all sorts of politics. Audio
Cairo Knife Fight, Summer Tour 2014/15
Cairo Knife Fight have been supporting Shihad on their FVEY tour, a seven-date summer run through the North Island alongside The Datsuns and I Am Giant. Cairo Knife Fight's Nick Gaffaney checks in… Audio
Community gardening (part 2)
Kai o Te Aro in Wellington is a great example of a community garden. Built on the site of an old University carpark, it's been transformed into a productive garden which feeds the community and… Audio
Farmers fight drought in South Canterbury
Farmers in South Canterbury are battling a dry summer - irrigation reserves are low and rainfall's been disappointing. Audio
Summer jobs series
We're in Christchurch at Orana Park, it's more a wildlife park than a traditional zoo and joining us is Alyssa Salton, the Head Keeper of Native Fauna. Audio
Christchurch Youth Council - The Wireless
Stories about Christchurch often feature two narratives - either optimism about the pace of the re-build, or frustration at the grim reality. But the Christchurch Youth Council wants people to know… Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode One
From the illegal homemade AM transmitters run for limited weeks of the university term, campus radio stations rapidly evolved into a beacon for music-lovers. A four-part journey through 45 years of… Audio
Consumer tips - home security
One of the downsides of heading away on holiday, is the risk of something happening to your home. Burglary, power cuts, floods and fire... it's enough to stop you relaxing and having fun. A… Audio
IAG says the quakes will cost it up to $1 billion more
Insurance Australia Group says it expects its losses relating to the Canterbury earthquakes will be between 750 million and a billion dollars higher than the previous estimate of 3.25 billion. Audio
