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Reporter Conan Young is near Amberley and has been near the epicentre in Hanmer Springs. Audio
Conan Young reports from Hanmer
Our reporter Conan Young is near the quake's epicentre. Audio
Tasman district to lose $700m if dam doesn't go ahead
A report into a proposed dam in the Tasman District says the region stands to miss out on $700m if it doesn't go ahead - but it will need a substantial contribution from ratepayers. Audio
Improvement in Canterbury swimming spots
Some popular Canterbury swimming spots are cleaner than a year ago - but people will need to travel to find them. Audio
Country comes to town in Christchurch
The country comes to town over the next three days for the Canterbury A&P show in Christchurch. Conan Young talks to some of the exhibitors and competitors as they prepare their animals. Audio
Plans revealed for edible garden in Christchurch centre
A Christchurch group that wants to make growing your own food fashionable, has revealed plans for an edible garden and cafe in the middle of the city. Audio
Cone mobile hits the streets of Christchurch
The orange road cone has become a symbol of Christchurch since the earthquakes. Now two men and a trailer have the job of retrieving the hundreds of cones that have gone missing over the past six… Video, Audio
'Don't take that choice from me'
People for and against legalising euthanasia have weighed in on the police's latest crack-down on those planning suicide, at a parliamentary select committee in Christchurch. Video, Audio
Convicted rapist says he can't remember attack
A former New Zealand representative wrestler, Devon Charles Bond, sentenced yesterday at the High Court in Christchurch to 12 years and nine months prison with a minimum term of eight years for the… Audio
Satisfaction with EQC plummets to new low
Customer satisfaction with the Earthquake Commission has plummeted to new lows. Just 34 percent of Cantabrians say they were happy with their experience. Audio
Rent increases on way for some council tenants
Rent increases are on the way for people moving into council houses in Christchurch. Currently council tenants are charged just over half of what they would pay for a private rental. Audio
Southern Response accused of underestimating quake costs
A Christchurch resident says long-term damage to his home is due to his insurer's ineptitude and not caused by the quakes. Video, Audio
Battle lines drawn around Environment Canterbury table
Canterbury's newly elected regional council is divided between environmentalists and those from farming backgrounds - but that could change, with four more councillors due to be appointed. Audio
Five new councillors for Christchurch
Christchurch has voted in five new councillors. Checkpoint looks at what the newcomers will bring to the council table. Video, Audio
Insight: Environment Canterbury Regional Council result
Cantabrians have voted for their regional council for the first time in nine years, Conan Young reports. Audio
Local Body Election Special 2016
Philippa Tolley hosts a Local Body Election Special with winning mayors reacting, and RNZ reporters rounding up results from across the country. Audio
New housing provider in Christchurch upsets tenants
Christchurch's new social landlord has already put some of its tenants offside by not meeting them face to face to answer their questions. Audio
New migrant policy fails to fly
Figures release to RNZ show a policy to encourage skilled migrants to leave Auckland is not working as desired - and experts blame a lack of jobs in the regions. Audio
Burglary victim loses faith in police
The number of burglaries in August this year are up 15 percent on the same time last year. Conan Young reports. Audio