Christchurch
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Ombudsman not satisfied by Education Ministry apology to Christchurch schools
The Ministry of Education was "too scarce with the truth" with schools about their likely future following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, the Chief Ombudsman says. Audio
Ed Ministry put secrecy ahead of transparency
The Education Ministry has apologised after a critical report from the Chief Ombudsman said the ministry failed to fully inform Christchurch schools before revealing plans in 2012 to close and merge… Audio
Chch school closures were a 'bombshell' - Ombudsman
There was a 'fundamental lack of transparency' from the Ministry of Education during the Christchurch rebuild process, the Ombudsman says, and the ministry has apologised to schools.
58% back Christchurch cathedral restoration - survey
Fifty-eight percent of Cantabrians want to see the cathedral reinstated, a survey commissioned by its trustees shows.
Expelled students visit Nepal
25 expelled students from Christchurch were taken to Nepal last year on an initiative from the YMCA to help turn their lives around, called Project Hope. Video, Audio
Killer of 15-month-old jailed for at least 17 years
The Christchurch man who murdered 15-month-old Ihaka Stokes has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison.
Brighter Futures - Has Chch become more accepting of newcomers?
In today's Brighter Futures series, RNZ political editor Jane Patterson speaks to people who have settled in Christchurch, about whether they think the city has become more diverse, and more accepting… Audio
Police divers join search for missing man
Police divers are being brought in to the search for missing Christchurch builder Michael McGrath.
Christchurch recovery a story of two halves, says Labour MP
A fifth of Christchurch's residents are stressed most or all of the time; and nearly three-quarters of the city's residents find that the stress they experience has a negative effect on them. The… Audio
Christchurch city is a recovery of two halves
The immediate aftermath of the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake and its ongoing impact on residents' mental health is being described as a recovery of two halves. The latest wellbeing survey… Audio
Six years after quake, stress remains part of daily life
Six years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, one in five residents of the city say the disaster is still taking its toll. The latest wellbeing survey by the Canterbury DHB found people living in… Audio
Council wants to take on junk food with fruit trees
The Christchurch City Council is considering taking on fast food outlets by offering more healthy options such as tap water and fruit from edible gardens. Audio
Kitten' ready for cat show purrformance
The National Cat Show returns to Christchurch this week for the first time since the earthquakes, and its organiser is hopeful breeders will come back too. Video, Audio
The National Cat Show
The National Cat Show is back in Christchurch this weekend for the first time since the quakes. Audio
Sideswipe forces truckie to cut speed limit, ban night-driving
A trucking boss says a near-miss has forced him to take urgent safety measures as winter closes in on the main Picton-to-Christchurch route. Chris Carr recounted to reporter Phil Pennington the close… Audio
Christ Church Cathedral 'not the Taj Mahal'
The earthquake-damaged cathedral is not a significant heritage building on a global scale, the city's bishop says. Audio
Clean up of Christchurch's dirty thirty building list
The Christchurch City Council wants to name and shame the owners of these 30 derelict CBD properties in a bid to force them to repair or replace their quake-damaged buildings. Video, Audio
Chch cathedral should be repaired, report recommends
The Anglican bishop's claim that it's unaffordable to restore the Christ Church cathedral is contradicted by a report which says the church would only need to contribute its insurance payout.
Is this the year for Cathedral Square?
There’s talk of installing overhead gondolas; creating big, bustling laneways and revealing the Square’s hidden streams. Can James Lunday deliver on our dreams for this much-loved public space? Video
