Maja Burry
Petition for freedom camping ban in Punakaiki
The people of the West Coast tourist town, Punakaiki, want freedom campers to be banned. More than half the town has signed a petition asking for a no-freedom camping zone because they are sick of… Audio
Homeowners fight Southern Response over pay-out costs
Forty Christchurch homeowners have headed back to court, as they seek to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response. Video, Audio
Junior doctors make a stand
Striking doctor says he and his colleagues are worried their current working hours are far too long and put patients' lives in danger. Audio
Delays for Christchurch council projects blamed on incompetence
Delays in completing more than 30 Christchurch City Council projects, worth more than $300m, are being put down to council incompetence. But the council says there are not enough contractors. Audio
Snow falls on central Otago and more is on its way
Heavy snow has fallen on central Otago, closing major state highways, bringing down trees and cutting power to 1800 homes. Video, Audio
Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark
Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark. Video, Audio
Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first
A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
6.2 million dollar waste water plant proposal could be scrapped
A proposed $6 million wastewater treatment plant for Franz Josef may be scrapped - and residents say the whole thing has been a waste of time. Audio
New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans
Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action. Audio
Charges laid over Nurofen products, consumer groups react
Nurofen is facing a number of charges over its labelling of pain products. Audio
Hitch-hiker who called NZ 'Nazi Zealand' pays to leave
The French hitch hiker who admitted damaging a sign on the West Coast after waiting four days for a ride has paid reparation costs so he can return home. Maja Burry joins us from outside the District… Video, Audio
West Coast Regional Growth Study released
A major new study into the West Coast's economy has just been released, detailing thousands of job losses in two of the region's main industries over the last three years. Audio
Tourism? Rubbish? IT? New ideas for West Coast's growth
An independent study into how the West Coast can grow its economy is being released this morning in Hokitika. Our reporter Maja Burry is on the West Coast and has been talking to locals about what… Audio
Chch elderly struggle to travel to hospital appointments
Some elderly Christchurch residents are having to pay $60 to taxi to hospital appointments after their local services shifted from Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital. Audio
Winter blast strands skiers on Mt Ruapehu
The wintery blast that's swept up the country has stranded 80 people on a Mt Ruapehu skifield, toppled shipping containers in Wellington and grounded inter-island ferries for another day. Audio
Wild weather damages trees, disturbs flights
Two New Zealand flights have been struck by lightning this afternoon on a wild day of weather in parts of the North and South Island. Maja Burry reports. Video, Audio
Chch library fights crime with annoying sound
A Christchurch library is taking a novel approach to fighting crime - it's using a device that emits a sound which is annoying only to young people, generally anyone under 25. Video, Audio
Fresh water advocates say birds not to blame for bad water
Nick Smith is accused of trying to dodge responsibility after he blames birds for polluting rivers and lakes to such an extent they can't be made safe for swimming. Audio
Working on options to address demand for swimmable waterways
The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says the Government is committed to improving the water quality of lakes and rivers. But he says people who insist that every lake and river should be safe to… Audio
