Logan Church
Teenage twins take stage against domestic violence
After witnessing horrific domestic violence as children, Tanemahuta and Teakaraupo Pakeha-Heke started singing. The 13-year-olds are up for an award at the Canterbury Youth Awards tonight in… Video, Audio
Exploited, abused Filipino worker speaks out
A Filipino construction worker, who came to Christchurch for a better life says he's been been bullied, kicked in the back and hit in the head at work, but had no choice to put up with it, or lose his… Video, Audio
Scams hit Canterbury residents and businesses
Canterbury residents are being warned about two different phone scams doing the rounds, including one where scammers impersonate Spark employees. One of those scammers called our Christchurch reporter… Audio
Revived Andromeda Theatre complex to be built in weeks
Theatre producer Michael Bell has got permission to build a temporary theatre complex using shipping containers, a giant tent, and temporary staging, right in the heart of the partially completed… Video, Audio
Shortage of dementia rest home beds in Canterbury
Dementia support workers say a shortage of dementia beds in Canterbury is only expected to get worse. About 96 percent of the 800 dementia rest home beds in Canterbury are taken, and rest homes are… Audio
Colombian tourists shaken after Turangi robbery
Two Colombian tourists remain shaken after their car was stopped and forced to hand over cash, luggage and a cellphone just south of Turangi. The two men, who are in the New Zealand working and on… Audio
Delay for earthworks at Christchurch's Metro sports facility
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods promised back in April that earthworks would be underway in eight to ten weeks, so why is the site still a dusty mud pit? Video, Audio
Last ditch effort to overturn freedom camping rules
Hurunui District Council passed a new freedom camping bylaw in July, which opens up four parts of the town centre to freedom campers where none were allowed previously. Video, Audio
Christchurch water amalgamation: 'I'm sorry but that is not OK'
Christchurch City Council is pushing back against a suggestion that control of water networks could be taken off local authorities. Video, Audio
Chch city leaders call for CBD to be tidied up
Crown rebuild agency Otakaro will begin guided walking tours tomorrow to showcase the inner city. But, as Logan Church reports, some people are questioning whether there is anything to show off at… Video, Audio
Getting rid of Christchurch's chlorine a 'challenging target'
Christchurch City Council is rushing to find another way to get chlorine out of the city's water to meet its self-imposed 12 month deadline. Audio
Christchurch sees red, black as super rugby final arrives
Christchurch is in the grip of red and black fever ahead of this weekend's super rugby final. The Crusaders will face off against the South African Lions on Saturday night, but the competition has… Audio
Post-quake Christchurch too tough for some businesses
Some central Christchurch business owners are having to shut their doors due to tough economic conditions. Retail spending within the four avenues is only 80 percent of what it was and the number of… Audio
New Brighton businesses blast city leaders' 'lack of unity'
Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton are demanding urgent action to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury Earthquakes, with… Audio
Race on to fix Kaikōura's old drill hall
The race is on to raise enough money to fix Kaikōura's old drill hall. The council wanted to close the building while it considered its future - which could've included demolition. Community groups… Audio
50% increase in secret reports at Christchurch Council
Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Audio
Kaikōura council backs away from 17 percent rates rise
Kaikōura District Council has slashed its proposed 17 percent rates increase, opting for a rates increase of around seven percent across the board - but it's going to have to use most of its rainy day… Video, Audio
Canterbury University's 500 year old 'fake news' goes online
A world-first digitisation project has made what's been dubbed 500 year old fake news available to the masses. The Canterbury Roll has been in the possession of the University of Canterbury for a… Video, Audio
Airbnb, no events blamed for business drop - Chch motels
It's being called the worst winter for moteliers since the Canterbury earthquakes and the blame's being put squarely on Airbnb and a lack of events in Christchurch. Motels are reporting up to a third… Audio
Hardest winter for Christchurch hospitality since quakes
Christchurch moteliers say this has been the hardest winter since the Canterbury earthquakes - and they are blaming both AirBnB and a lack of events. RNZ Christchurch reporter Logan Church spoke with… Video, Audio