Canterbury
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
From the fresh produce markets - Glenn Forsyth tells Nathan Rarere about the Oakley family who have grown potatoes in Canterbury for six generations. Audio
Shortlist of possible names for Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral released
Seven possible names have been shortlisted for the new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch.
‘It’s our New Year’: A Matariki Panel featuring three innovative Toi Māori stars
As Aotearoa prepares itself to celebrate the official Matariki holiday RNZ’s Culture 101 takes a tour across the country to check in on how three leading figures in Toi Māori’s are celebrating. Audio
Christ Church Cathedral lowers seismic rating to lessen $114m rebuild shortfall
The church will also sell off land and buildings to fill the financial gap.
Tīrama Mai festival lights up Christchurch for Matariki
Illuminated artworks, musical soundscapes, lightboxes, and interactive installations are back in Ōtautahi to celebrate the Māori new year.
Get your skates on
People in the small farming community of Staveley in Canterbury are hoping their newly upgraded ice rink can stand up to global warming after locals pitched in to pay for a new refrigeration system. Video, Audio
Get your skates on
People in the small farming community of Staveley in Canterbury are hoping their newly upgraded ice rink can stand up to global warming after locals pitched in to pay for a new refrigeration system.
AudioChristchurch council manages to settle on rates rise under 10%
The cost of living crisis is a major reason the council has worked hard to pare back its budget.
'Making my own choices': Gloriavale leaver discovers new life working at Timaru bakery
Lianna MacFarlane has come second in a national pie contest after starting out as a bakery cleaner and working her way up. Audio
Christchurch councillors decide to exit LGNZ
Councillors at a meeting today decided to longer be part of LGNZ, after its annual membership costs rose by more than $20,000.
Household's recycling bins confiscated after 'extreme' rule breaking
The household was accused of putting out multiple yellow and red bins to dump 480kg of rubbish and becoming abusive when approached about it.
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… Audio
New Christchurch Airport set to cost in the millions
Over 200,000 more passengers expected at Christchurch Airport next summer as the terminal gets a makeover.
Pre-dinosaur fossils uncovered in Canterbury
A 246-million-year-old fossil discovered in Canterbury has upended long-standing theories about how early sea-going reptiles dispersed around the globe. Dr Hamish Campbell speaks to Mark. Audio
Alleged copper wire thieves wearing high-vis to look like lines workers - police
Canterbury businesses say the vandalism is costing them thousands of dollars in repairs and back-up generators.
Proof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZ
A 246-million-year-old fossil discovered in Canterbury upends long-standing theories about Earth's natural history, researchers say.
'It's in my DNA': How a man who couldn't read or write defied all odds
Michael Marquet could not read or write when he left school at 15. But a passion for gardening has turned the now 60-year-old into an award-winning author. Audio
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask from Ashburton
Ashburton is looking at an 11.8% rate increase in year 1 but it's down to core infrastructure and inflation. Audio
A bite-sized Te Araroa trail for Canterbury trampers?
An investigation will look at how Ashburton district's local economy could benefit from a bite-size portion of the Te Araroa trail.
Copper thieves plunging Christchurch homes into darkness
More cases of powerline tampering in Christchurch have seen power cut to households two nights in a row, police say.
