Christchurch
Cera keeps hold over Christchurch couple's land - just in case
A Christchurch couple has been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Earthquake Recovery Authority may need access to it. Audio
Dispute over couple's use of driveway to red zone land
A Christchurch couple have been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Crown might need access to it.
Christchurch man crowdfunding to buy slice of National Park
A Christchurch man loves a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park so much, he wants to buy it and gift it to New Zealand. But he needs your help. Video, Audio
World Buskers Festival
Organisers of Christchurch's World Buskers Festival say the event is fast becoming one of the best internationally. Audio
Christchurch women's homeless shelter to stay
A homeless shelter specifically for women will now be a permanent fixture in Christchurch. Audio
Stomping Grounds: Ladi6
Samoan New Zealand musician Ladi6 has lived all around the world, but there's just one place she refers to as her home town. Join Melody Thomas and Ladi6, aka Karoline Tamati, for an enlightening and… Video, Audio, Gallery
CERA survey shows declining confidence but better life quality
More people in Christchurch say they have good quality of life, but fewer have confidence in decisions being made about the earthquake recovery. Audio
Deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end
A five year deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end with an announcement from the Bishop, Victoria Matthews this afternoon. Audio
Mahy playground gets tick of approval from children
Hundreds of children have been trying out the 20 million dollar Margaret Mahy playground which opened in Christchurch today. Audio
Call on Catholic cathedral nave salvation soon
Whether the nave of Christchurch's quake-damaged Catholic cathedral can be saved will be known in about two months
Margaret Mahy Family Playground opening
The Canterbury earthquakes damages not only roads, and buildings, but also playgrounds. But this afternoon one of the largest playgrounds in the southern hemisphere will be opened to the public. The… Audio
South Islanders roast as temperatures soar over 30 dgs
It's been a scorcher for South Islanders today as temperatures reached 30 degrees in most eastern towns...Christchurch breaking it's December record at 36.1 degrees. Audio
New Zealand performers entertain festive memories
Life on the road brings with it unexpected circumstances for musician Laughton Kora; stage and screen actor Miriama McDowell tells us how a little gigantic Pukeko got caught in a trap, and DJ Sticky… Audio
Crackdown on gangs and meth in South Island
Drugs, firearms and stolen property have been seized by police after search warrants were executed on seven Christchurch properties.
The legacy of Riccarton Bush
Riccarton Bush in Christchurch contains the last remnant of a kahikatea floodplain forest in Canterbury, thanks to the Deans family's early conservation efforts. Audio
The legacy of Riccarton Bush
Riccarton Bush in Christchurch contains the last remnant of a kahikatea floodplain forest in Canterbury, thanks to the Deans family's early conservation efforts.
AudioSouthern Response says claimants misled
A lawyer for Southern Response says customers hoping to take a class action against it have been misled into believing they have nothing to lose. Audio
Christchurch Wizard christened a Kiwi
The Wizard of New Zealand has officially become a citizen, 41 years after moving to Christchurch. Audio
Electric shocks turn crash into tragedy
A low-speed crash into a power pole turned to tragedy when five young people from two cars got electric shocks with one of them dying. Audio
The Christchurch Wizard becomes a New Zealander
The Wizard has officially become a citizen, 41 years after moving to Christchurch. Audio
