Tessa Guest
Christchurch neighbourhood reels after stabbing
A 37 year-old Christchurch man will appear in court on Monday charged with the murder of a woman in a random stabbing on Saturday afternoon.
RNZ reporter Tessa Guest has been to the suburb of… Audio
Conservationists want help protecting Korora
Korora, or little blue penguins, are at increasing risk as weather patterns change and sea temperatures rise. In recent months, masses of the birds have washed up on North Island beaches… Audio
Project aiming to fight homelessness in rainbow community
June is International Pride month and the chance to celebrate the Rainbow community.
But a new group is also coming together to fight the discrimination and other systemic issues they face.
Research… Audio
Student side hustles rising in popularity
Student side-hustles are on the rise, with markets to sell handmade products being held in backyards, unused warehouses and on university campuses.
Students are also taking to social media to attract… Audio
Planned Christchurch stadium faces yet another budget blowout
Christchurch has a big bill to contend with, if it still wants the multi-use stadium that's been in the works since the earthquakes 11 years ago.
The problem-plagued project has blown out another… Video, Audio
Bromley stench: Noses screwed up at council's financial offer
Locals living in the stench in Christchurch's Bromley feel a bit ripped off by the council's financial aid.
Christchurch City council is promising to spend a million dollars to give some relief to… Audio
Christchurch council offers million-dollar support for Bromley
Christchurch City Council has approved a million-dollar support package for residents living directly around a damaged wastewater treatment plant.
A fire in November last year has left rotting… Audio
Online scam victims too embarrassed to go to police
Victims of online scams are turning to online communities for help because they are embarrassed to go to the police. Cyber security company CERT New Zealand's latest figures show more than 500 scam… Audio
Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Audio
Calls for port safety inquiry grow after second death in a week
Pressure to investigate safety at New Zealand ports is mounting after the second death of a port worker in a week.
A man was killed at Lyttleton Port yesterday while coal was loaded onto a ship.
… Audio
NZ's largest medicinal cannabis grower wins govt funding boost
The government's given a cash injection to the country's largest medicinal cannabis grower - saying it could become as successful as the wine industry.
Puro is a specialist cannabis grower near… Video, Audio
Airbnb reacts to 'restrictive' new rules from Christchurch council
'Restrictive and outdated' - that's Airbnb's assessment of new rules coming from Christchurch City Council.
Some short-term accommodation providers are being made to apply for resource consent.
The… Audio
What's making Christchurch locals get on their bikes?
Christchurch locals love to get on their bikes more than any other city.
In February's Aotearoa Bike Challenge, 6000 people in Canterbury recorded their rides - the most in the country - and over a… Audio
Half-price public transport fares begin
Commuters around the country are gearing up to make the most of half-price fares on public transport from Friday.
Prime Minister announced the nationwide discount on 14 March as part of a relief fund… Audio
Campaign to bolster inter-regional train services gains steam
A campaign demanding a reliable train service between the regions is gaining steam.
The Climate Change Commission has called for more public transport as the country grapples with the urgent need to… Audio
New rules to support students in halls
As the academic year gets under way, new rules to support students in halls of residence are being closely monitored.
The Education Code of Practice's tightened welfare requirements came into effect… Audio
Neighbours Day set to celebrate community
Groups are springing up all over the country promoting neighbourhood connections made because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lockdowns cleared social calendars, giving people the opportunity to get… Audio
South Island waits for the worst of Omicron to hit
While Omicron cases soar in the North Island, health services across Te Wai Poumanu are still waiting for the worst to hit.
Community healthcare will bear the brunt of caring for Covid-patients and… Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Scott Campbell (part 2)
Panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and Scott Campbell discuss a free fares campaign, dishwasher rules, and Whanganui's new status as a 'City of Design'. Audio