Christchurch
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
Christchurch babysitter found guilty of manslaughter
A Christchurch babysitter has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a one-year-old baby who was in her care. Video
Govt buildings remain on Chch derelict list
One council and two government-owned buildings remain on a list of problem sites, which the Christchurch City Council say are holding up the rebuild of central city.
Union questions security of new Christchurch court
Security at the new Christchurch law courts is again being called in to question, despite the $300-million project opening only four weeks ago.
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
Port Hills fires: 'We'd be hesitant to trust the ... effectiveness of the fire service'
A Christchurch resident who lost his home in the Port Hill's fires says it has been incredibly hard to learn that homes may have been saved if fire and emergency services had responded differently. Video, Audio
The Port Hills fire: nine months on
Fire and Emergency services are now saying a better response to the massive Port Hills fires earlier in the year could have saved some houses. Audio
Stomping Grounds
Stomping Grounds is a new series, which sees the Music 101 team visiting the home towns of some of our favourite musicians.
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Independent inquiry into EQC needed to 'learn lessons'
An inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is needed for the sake of the whole country, an advocacy group says.
Proposed land swap in Christchurch labelled a land grab
A proposal to put housing on a Christchurch park, which is currently used as a golf course, has been called a land grab because it's not within the red zone. Video, Audio
indi is on the Precipice of greatness
In 2014 Christchurch band Doprah was announced as the "Next Big Sound" on Billboard's website, causing a flurry of international attention. But Doprah wound up calling it a day, leaving the members to… Audio
Chch building gets green light for tech hub
One of the few Christchurch office blocks to survive the 2011 earthquake will be redeveloped into a technology hub.
Water charging considered for Christchurch
Christchurch householders could soon be charged by their council for the water they use. Six councils including Auckland ask for a contribution depending on how much water people use with this… Audio
Council could end up buying 35 flood-prone homes
The Christchurch City Council could buy them as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Audio
Council could end up buying 35 flood prone homes
Christchurch City Council could end up buying up to 35 homes as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Video, Audio
Concerns raised over red zone plans
Proposals to build new homes in an area of Christchurch's quake-hit red zone isn't fair to its old occupants, a former resident says.
Quake-damaged Captain Scott statue repaired
The repaired statue was unveiled in Christchurch this afternoon, after it was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Guilty verdict in Chch murder trial
A Christchurch man has been found guilty of murdering a man whose battered body was found by a Canterbury lake last Anzac Day. Video
Decision on CTV building charges 'close' - police
A decision on whether to lay criminal charges over the collapse of Christchurch's CTV building is close, the police say.
Peter Carroll found guilty of murdering Marcus Tucker
The High Court in Christchurch took less than three hours to return a guilty verdict after Carroll viciously beat Tucker with a metal steering lock in April last year. Video, Audio
