Niva Chittock
Parts of Christchurch struggling with full sewage systems
Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Tiny NZ town rallying behind young tennis star
A Southland town is abuzz after one of its youngsters pulled off a massive tennis upset on the world stage. Te Anau born Lulu Sun beat world number eight Qinwen Zheng in the first round of the women's… Audio
Canterbury police crack down on street racing
Canterbury police say illegal street racing turning violent or resulting in death was the reason for their crack down at the weekend. Officers in the region gave out almost 450 driving infringement… Audio
Selwyn district fastest growing region in New Zealand
Canterbury's Selwyn district has been crowned the country's fastest growing region in the latest census data. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Christchurch City Council says they intend to fund Arts Centre
Christchurch City Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped Arts Centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long-Term Plan. Niva… Audio
West Coast enters recovery mode following wild weather week
Some of the ranges have recorded up to a metre of rain in just three days, multiple roads have been closed in Westland and slips have left people stranded, Niva Chittock reports from Harihari. Audio
West Coast faces big clean up after three days of rain
The West Coast is facing a big clean up on its roads after three days of atrocious weather and more than 800 millimetres of rain. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Hokitika. Audio
Ōtautahi set to have a primary birthing unit again
Christchurch is once again set to have a primary birthing unit this month. St George's Hospital closed the city's only unit last June when its maternity contract with Health Canterbury came to an end… Audio
Sail GP 1st day cancel the right call - Conservation academic
The future of SailGP in Whakaraupo Lyttelton Harbour next year is in doubt after endangered dolphins cancelled a day of racing over the weekend. SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts has come out… Audio
Locals divided over hosting SailGP in Lyttleton
It's like Formula One without safety barriers - ten high speed catamarans are taking to the water in Lyttleton Harbour this weekend for the New Zealand leg of Sail GP.
Racing is set to begin tomorrow… Audio
Student weeps over classes held in corridors
A Rolleston College student wept as she told Education Ministry staff that classes are held in corridors because the school is bursting at the seams.
A community meeting was held in the Canterbury… Audio
Investigation launched into "nasty, meaty" stench in Timaru
An investigation has been launched to try get to the bottom of a hideous smell plauging the Canterbury town of Timaru. Hundreds of complaints have been received about a stench described by some… Audio
People seen walking on track before Port Hills fire
Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago.
The cause of the fire is not yet known… Audio
Second Canterbury fire rips through 300 hectares
Another scary night for Canterbury residents who had to flee their homes as fire tore through the Waikari Valley. Flames ripped through 300 hectares of land overnight, threatening homes and property… Video, Audio
'It's all go, smoke everywhere': Port Hills resident
Firefighters are out in force again battling to bring the huge Port Hills Fire under control.
For a second night ground crew worked in the dark trying to contain the blaze and protect houses.
Around… Audio
Large blaze in Christchurch's Port Hills prompts evacuations
We begin tonight in Christchurch where 10 helicopters, and firefighters onboard 15 trucks and tankers, are battling a large fire in the Port Hills. The fire started around 2.15 this afternoon and… Video, Audio
Firefighters return to Waipara after fire
Dozens of firefighters are returning to a fire near Waipara this morning, to make sure there is no chance of it re-igniting.
Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Large fire burning in Kirwee
The Canterbury fire spanning at least 80 hectares is expected to get worse before it gets better Monday morning due to strong winds.
Incident Controller Graham Knight told Morning Report firefighters… Audio
Nearly half of OT children not often seeing social workers
Nearly half of children in Oranga Tamariki care are not seeing a social worker as often as they should.
The Independent Children's Monitor has released another grim report into the agency tasked with… Audio
Commonwealth Games; Protestors throw fake cash onto councillors
Christchurch councillors had fake cash thrown in their faces as they discussed a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The environmental impacts and the huge price tag of the Games fuelled… Video, Audio
