Christchurch
Chch water options: Raising wells and UV treatment
Christchurch ratepayers might have to fork out tens of millions of dollars to secure the city's water supply and remove added chlorine.
Christchurch hunger strike over
A man on a hunger strike outside Southern Response's Christchurch headquarters says an agreement has been made and the hunger strike is over.
Christchurch school zoning change seen as part of 'drift west'
Ministry of Education is rebuilding two schools but much further north than their current locations, upsetting families in some areas. Shirley Boys headmaster John Laurenson says the "drift west" has… Audio
Row in eastern Christchurch over proposed school zone changes
Some Christchurch families feel betrayed and fear they will be out of pocket if the Ministry of Education goes ahead with a proposal to change Shirley Boys School and Avonside Girls School zones. Audio
Christchurch hunger striker determined 'to fight on'
Peter Glasson says Southern Response's lawyers are holding up the process, as he waits to reach an agreement with the government insurer. In the meantime, he continues his hunger strike which has seen… Video, Audio
Christchurch awaits sports and recreation decision
A whole generation of children is missing out on sport in Christchurch with continual delays to replace QEII park. A review is due at the end of the month into the fate of the Metro Sport Facility… Audio
Christchurch water chlorination comes to an end
The chlorination of Christchurch's drinking water is almost complete.
Christchurch artist's red zone house to be gifted to the city
The historic home of renowned New Zealand artist Bill Sutton, which is in Christchurch's residential red zone, will be restored and gifted to the city.
Student nurse seriously assaulted in Hagley Park
A woman who was seriously assaulted at Hagley Park in Christchurch last night was a student nurse, walking to her car after finishing a shift at Christchurch Hospital.
Woman found dead in Riccarton
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a house in Christchurch this morning.
Student nurse seriously assaulted in Hagley Park
A woman who was seriously assaulted at Hagley Park in Christchurch last night was a student nurse, walking to her car after finishing a shift at Christchurch Hospital.
On-sold nightmare: EQC offers $48,000 despite $260,000 repair bill
Georgina Hanafin says EQC has offered her $48,000 to fix her house, which has a repair bill of $260,000. She also has a mortgage of $300,000 for the house she purchased after the Christchurch… Audio
Christchurch's new QEII sports facility to open next month
The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio
Christchurch quake claimants to go on hunger strike
Peter and Anne Glasson plan to go on a hunger strike over their dispute with Southern Response. Peter tells John Campbell he's had enough, and will strike to whatever conclusion. Video, Audio
Christchurch re-repairs cost EQC $270m in total
EQC has spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars on re-repairing Christchurch quake-damaged homes and on cash settlements for re-repairs, $200m more than what it estimated the "overall" cost… Video, Audio
Kennedy's bush track reopens in Christchurch
More than a year after the Port Hills fires forced its closure, Kennedy's bush track in Christchurch will be reopened to the public today.
Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for first time since resignation
Christchurch's Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for the first time since announcing she was stepping down after leading the Christchurch diocese for 10 years. Video, Audio
EQC Minister considering legislative change for on-solds
Megan Woods is signalling legislative change may be needed to deal with Canterbury homeowners who purchased houses post-quake believing the homes had been fully repaired. Video, Audio
Don't buy a house repaired by EQC, Christchurch homeowner warns
Solo mum Tania Ashton is warning people not to buy houses repaired by EQC, after discovering the home she bought needs repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, which insurance won't cover. Video, Audio
Retirement home protests bus stop removal
Residents of the Diana Isaac village are outraged and today marched on the Canterbury Regional Council buildings armed with a 600-signature petition, saying the Orbiter bus is a lifeline and cannot be… Video, Audio
