Logan Church
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
Kaikoura locals get first glimpse of soon-to-open SH1
Residents worst affected by the closure of quake damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura got their first glimpse today of what the road will look like when it reopens next week. Logan Church went along for the… Video, Audio
Sports clubs say new development will be their end
Sports clubs which use a popular community park are furious that they stand to lose their grounds if a development goes ahead. Video, Audio
Sex workers stand their ground on Christchurch's Manchester St
Residents in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans are considering legal action against the council after years of problems with sex workers on their streets. Logan Church asked the sex workers what… Video, Audio
Homeless in spotlight after tram stopped & driver abused
Homelessness has once again been thrust into the spotlight in Christchurch, after one of the city's trams was stopped and its driver abused over the weekend. Video, Audio
Christchurch turns red for Tonga
The small island nation will face Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, after beating New Zealand in Hamilton last week. Video, Audio
Four Canterbury swimming spots now unswimmable
Four popular swimming spots in Canterbury have now been declared unswimmable due to poor water quality. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Kaikōura a year on: Ceremony reopens devastated South Bay
A ceremony is now underway in Kaikōura to commemorate the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake. RNZ's Logan Church is there, and describes the scene to us. Audio
Jury to resume deliberating on baby-sitter trial after weekend
The jury will resume deliberating on Monday on the fate of a baby-sitter who is accused of murdering a baby in her care. Audio
TranzAlpine Express celebrates 30th birthday
Original staff who established and steered the Tranz Alpine Express were on board the renowned train today as it weaved through the Southern Alps. Logan Church went along for the ride. Video, Audio
TranzAlpine marks 30 years of scenic journeys
It's often touted as one of the most scenic train trips in the world - and this month marks the 30th anniversary of the TranzAlpine train journey. Kiwirail's celebrating that milestone with a special… Audio
Timaru residents see red over log burner ban
Canterbury Regional Council have been warned they face stiff resistance in Timaru over replacing newly banned log burners. The Canterbury Air Plan comes into force today in a bid to tackle air… Audio
Alleged baby killing was 'reckless' - Crown
Shayal Sarmi's lawyer argued today that the death of a baby in her care was a traffic accident, but the Crown says the baby suffered injuries too severe for the babysitter's explanation. Video, Audio
Lack of rentals in Kaikoura forcing residents to leave
Many of the homes that survived the earthquake have been rented to construction workers, squeezing the rental market so tightly, there is simply nowhere to live. Audio
Ilam students reject 'slum' accusation
Canterbury university students are outraged at accusations they are turning the suburb where they live and study into a slum. Video, Audio
Farmers counting cost of Christchurch stock bylaw
Christchurch City Council is looking at regulating the movement of stock on some roads to increase the safety of other road users, but some farmers say more regulation would be impractical. Audio
Tiny homes mooted for small town's housing woes
Students are struggling to find affordable accommodation in Taumarunui, which has two tertiary providers. Could tiny homes be the solution? Video, Audio
Christchurch sex worker battle might go to court
St Albans residents are seeking legal advice after a council committee voted against developing a bylaw to regulate sex workers in residential areas. Audio
Christchurch red zone housing plans 'unsafe'
A proposal to put houses back into Christchurch red zones is being shot down by some worried locals who say it's unfair and potentially unsafe. On Friday the crown-led agency, Regenerate Christchurch… Audio
Man admits attack, but denies murder charge
Peter John Carroll has described to a jury how he struck Marcus Tucker at least six times with a car steering wheel lock, but his lawyer says there's no evidence he expected him to die. Audio
