Christchurch
Council pays $880k in fees for failed asset sale
A Christchurch City Council-owned business spent $880,000 in fees in its attempt to sell one of its companies.
Dalziel takes asset sales off table
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel used a candidates' debate against anti-asset sale challenger John Minto to take the issue firmly off the table.
Christchurch mayoralty rivals Dalziel and Minto debate issues
We talk to Christchurch mayoralty candidates, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel and her challenger, the veteran activist John Minto. Audio
Christchurch mayor declares asset sales off the table
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes asset sales off the table in debate with challenger John Minto. Audio
Chch Council denies inaction over chlorination of water
Christchurch City Council denies sitting on its hands over chlorinating drinking water coming from wells that pose a high contamination risk. Christchurch Local Government reporter Conan Young… Video, Audio
Large fire at Christchurch electronics company
Two cleaners raised the alarm about a fire after a light apparently exploded at Tait Communications' Christchurch office.
All Blacks vs South Africa test match in Christchurch
Christchurch is readying itself for tomorrow night's first class rugby match between the All Blacks and Springboks; it's the first time since 2007 the teams have faced each other in the city - and… 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
Springsteen to play first South Island concert in February
"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is set to play his first ever South Island concert next February on the eve of the six-year anniversary of the Canterbury quake. Video, Audio
Springsteen to play in Chch on eve of quake anniversary
The Boss is back - and he and his band, the E Street band, are going to Christchurch on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Canterbury earthquake this summer. Audio
Christchurch rebuilds his electoral map
This year's Christchurch City Council elections could see some surprises after a radical redrawing of the city's electoral boundries.
Chch City Council won't back down on property reports
Christchurch City Council is not backing down on including warnings on property reports about their vulnerability to sea level rise. Video, Audio
Billions promised, nothing built in Chch deal
Almost a year on from a deal with a Chinese company to invest billions of dollars in the Christchurch rebuild there are still no projects signed up.
Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes
Five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, Christchurch's tourism sector is showing strong signs of rebounding, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do. Video
Chch dog owners face fines if they don't follow new rules
Christchurch dog owners could be fined $300 for not carrying bags to pick up after their pets or letting them walk on pathways in Hagley Park without a leash. Video, Audio
Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes
Christchurch's tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do. Video, Audio
Chch water chief struggles to reassure on risk
Christchurch City Council's drinking water manager says he can't guarantee the safety of drinking water in the north-west of the city after the DHB asked for reassurance. Video, Audio
Duncan Grieve and Barnaby Bennett: publishing and journalism
Kim Hill talks to Duncan Grieve, the founder and editor of The Spinoff, an Auckland-based online magazine and custom content creator. He appears at three WORD Christchurch events: The Spinoff After… Audio
Leigh Hopkinson: stripping and empathy
Kim Hill talks to Leigh Hopkinson, a New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based writer and editor, whose first book is a memoir about her years working in striptease - Two Decades Naked. Audio
Elizabeth Hay: Canada and nostalgia
Kim Hill talks to Canadian writer Elizabeth Hay, a former radio broadcaster, and the author of many short story collections and novels, most recently, His Whole Life. She speaks at two WORD… Audio
