Canterbury
Union says migrant exploitation cases tip of the iceberg
Migrant advisers in Christchurch say prosecutions by labour inspectors are just scratching the surface of a problem migrants are too afraid to talk about. Audio
State Services Commissioner defends handling of investigation
The State Services Commission is defending its handling of the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Roger Sutton. Audio
Ngai Tahu has made push to block phosphate mining
Ngai Tahu has made a final push to block phosphate mining on the seabed off Canterbury. Audio
Three-quarters of Christchurch bus network to change
Christchurch's buses are about to receive their biggest ever shake-up with changes to three-quarters of services across the city. Audio
Ballantynes fire memorial
Today marks 67 years since the deadly fire at Ballantynes department store in Christchurch. Forty-one people died when the store was razed by one of the worst fires in New Zealand's history. The… Audio
Don Whelan: Christchurch Choral Festival
Co-ordinator of the 2014 Christchurch Choral Festival previews this year's event. Audio
Vincent O'Donnell: Isaac Theatre Royal Opening
Upbeat Melbourne correspondent visits Christchurch for the reopening of the Isaac Theatre Royal and speaks to the major players and punters. Audio
Sutton's delayed resignation raises questions - union
The Public Service Association wants earthquake chief Roger Sutton to leave his job now. Audio
Iain Rennie says most of the complaint was upheld
The State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie says the sexual harrassment inquiry started at the end of September shortly after the woman complained about Mr Sutton's behaviour which had gone on for a… Audio
CERA's Roger Sutton: 'I am who I am and I am sorry'
Christchurch's earthquake recovery boss, Roger Sutton, says he never meant to hurt anyone, but admits he probably has, quitting his job after a sexual harassment investigation. Audio
Isaac Theatre Royal - Vanessa Carswell
It's been a long road to restore Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal, but tonight, it will finally open its doors again. The theatre sustained considerable damage in the earthquakes of 22nd February… Audio
Just the job?
South Brighton artist Michael Springer is moving on from building temporary driftwood constructions on his local beach since earthquakes drove him out of the central city. Now he's advertising for his… Audio
Aldous Harding Live At The Crystal Palace
When Nick Bollinger turned his ear to the haunting tones of Lyttleton singer-songwriter Aldous Harding for The Sampler, he commented on her singular vocal which "shifts the air with rarefied grace"… Audio
Anatomy Of Song -Truth, Fatman
RDU's Spanky Moore gets inside contemporary New Zealand hit tunes - this week Truth's Tristan Roake talks through their track ' The Fatman'. Audio
Anatomy Of Song: Truth - 'The Fatman'
RDU's Spanky Moore gets inside contemporary New Zealand hit tunes - this week Truth's Tristan Roake talks through their track ' The Fatman'. Audio
Iron Maiden
Hannah Kidd creates sculptures out of steel rod and corrugated iron from her large workshop in Methven. She investigates people and the relationships they have with their surrounding environment. Audio
Iron Maiden
Hannah Kidd creates sculptures out of steel rod and corrugated iron from her large workshop in Methven. She investigates people and the relationships they have with their surrounding environment.
AudioFine day at the show
Canterbury's just wrapped up its 152nd A&P Show, with thousands of locals attending out on a warm sunny anniversary day. Audio
Council could have consents accreditation back in one month
The Christchurch City Council has been told if it can demonstrate it's building consents department is up to scratch over the next month, its consents accreditation will be returned to it. Audio
Quake-damaged homeowners want new engineer checks
Christchurch homeowners who've complained of nasty run-ins with an Earthquake Commission engineer hope they'll be in line for a re-assessment. Audio