Christchurch
Chairlift may have spread Port Hills fire, Christchurch man says
A Christchurch man who lost his home in the Port Hills fire says video appears to show the chairlift spreading the fire. He says he's been searching for answers for months, but no one is helping.
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Port Hills fire bill reaches $7.9m
The Port Hills fires will cost $7.9 million, but the total bill is expected to increase.
The Parking meter unlocking Christchurch's best kept secrets
It's not everyday a parking meter gives you something back. But in Christchurch there's one unlocking the city's best kept secrets and this one celebrates sweet free things to do around town. Open… Audio
River-worthy designs for Christchurch red zone
Floating homes and a barge service are among ideas for what to do with land abandoned after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
Canterbury roading infrastructure work completed
The organisation responsible for repairing Christchurch's roading infrastructure says its job is done and it is handing the remaining work to the city council.
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Ombudsman not satisfied by Education Ministry apology to Christchurch schools
The Ministry of Education was "too scarce with the truth" with schools about their likely future following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, the Chief Ombudsman says. Audio
Ed Ministry put secrecy ahead of transparency
The Education Ministry has apologised after a critical report from the Chief Ombudsman said the ministry failed to fully inform Christchurch schools before revealing plans in 2012 to close and merge… Audio
Chch school closures were a 'bombshell' - Ombudsman
There was a 'fundamental lack of transparency' from the Ministry of Education during the Christchurch rebuild process, the Ombudsman says, and the ministry has apologised to schools.
58% back Christchurch cathedral restoration - survey
Fifty-eight percent of Cantabrians want to see the cathedral reinstated, a survey commissioned by its trustees shows.
Expelled students visit Nepal
25 expelled students from Christchurch were taken to Nepal last year on an initiative from the YMCA to help turn their lives around, called Project Hope. Video, Audio
Killer of 15-month-old jailed for at least 17 years
The Christchurch man who murdered 15-month-old Ihaka Stokes has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison.
Brighter Futures - Has Chch become more accepting of newcomers?
In today's Brighter Futures series, RNZ political editor Jane Patterson speaks to people who have settled in Christchurch, about whether they think the city has become more diverse, and more accepting… Audio
Police divers join search for missing man
Police divers are being brought in to the search for missing Christchurch builder Michael McGrath.
Christchurch recovery a story of two halves, says Labour MP
A fifth of Christchurch's residents are stressed most or all of the time; and nearly three-quarters of the city's residents find that the stress they experience has a negative effect on them. The… Audio
Christchurch city is a recovery of two halves
The immediate aftermath of the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake and its ongoing impact on residents' mental health is being described as a recovery of two halves. The latest wellbeing survey… Audio
Six years after quake, stress remains part of daily life
Six years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, one in five residents of the city say the disaster is still taking its toll. The latest wellbeing survey by the Canterbury DHB found people living in… Audio
Council wants to take on junk food with fruit trees
The Christchurch City Council is considering taking on fast food outlets by offering more healthy options such as tap water and fruit from edible gardens. Audio
Kitten' ready for cat show purrformance
The National Cat Show returns to Christchurch this week for the first time since the earthquakes, and its organiser is hopeful breeders will come back too. Video, Audio
