Canterbury
Axle Rose the star at this year's NZ Agriculture Show
There was a real appetite for consumption at this year's NZ Agriculture Show, with a rare belgian blue hitting the stage.
Fascinators, heels and colourful suits de rigueur at Christchurch's Cup day
The flash fashion was out in force in Christchurch today as about 13,000 people headed to Addington raceway for Harness Racing's biggest day, IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Audio
Around the motu: David Hill from North Canterbury
David is in Kaikoura today where an old go-kart track south of the town is attracting petrolheads from around the South Island, causing trouble and upsetting residents. Environment Canterbury is in… Audio
AgShow turns 160, shows off sheep milking for first time
It's Cup and Show week in Christchurch and this year attendees of the New Zealand Agricultural Show will be able to see sheep milking in action. The three-day event, which kicks off tomorrow, is also… Audio
Man sentenced to eight months' home detention for tax fraud
A Christchurch man has narrowly avoided being sent to prison after pleading guilty to forging GST returns.
Adventurous kororā given new name and home
A little blue penguin has found a new home in Christchurch after swimming 160 kilometres. Audio
Review: The Corrs leave Christchurch crowd breathless
Review- The Corrs, Toni Childs and Natalie Imbruglia performed in Christchurch yesterday, leaving Dan Buchanan happy to feel his age and wallow in 90s nostalgia.
STRAVINSKY: Petroushka
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
STRAUSS: Four Last Songs
Sung by Eliza Boom (soprano), with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
L BOULANGER: Matins de Printemps
Performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey on the 11th of November, 2023 at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium in the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Last Songs: Eliza Boom with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
'Last Songs' features Kiwi soprano Eliza Boom performing Richard Strauss' most beloved work with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey Audio
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975. Video, Audio
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975.
AudioYanfei Bao murder-accused remanded in custody after latest court appearance
Tingjun Cao, 52, pleaded not guilty to the charges in September.
Dame Lynda Topp fronts new campaign to promote fly fishing
Dame Lynda Topp got into fishing late in the game - on her 50th birthday - and has been hooked ever since she caught her first trout in Murchison.
Man says he checked house was safe on night partner was killed
The partner of Angela Blackmoore has told the High Court in Christchurch that the night she was killed was the first night she had spent without another adult in the house.
Blackmoore murder trial: Murder arranged with $10k promise, prosecutor says
The Crown has told the court that Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore was murdered in 1995 because an associate saw an opportunity to gain access to properties she part-owned.
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
The whale was given the name Te Koha, meaning the gift, and was laid to rest with mana.
NZ aid worker killed in Ukraine to get Civic Peace Award
Andrew Bagshaw, who was killed in Ukraine by an artillery shell, is now being recognised in both countries for his sacrifices. Audio
Bees make a buzz at mid-Canterbury show
Bees, bugs and butterflies was the main theme at this year's Ashburton A&P Show. Audio
