Christchurch
Court action could cost homeowners - lawyer
Christchurch homeowners in a class action against Southern Response have been misled into believing they have nothing to lose, a court has been told.
CCC's $400k worth of photocopying
The Christchurch City Council spends $400 000 a year on photocopying. Audio
Christchurch home hit by terrifying lightening strike
A Christchurch woman is hoping lightening doesn't strike in the same place twice, after her house was hit by a terrifying lightening bolt. Audio
Tornado whips through Canterbury
A tornado whipped through Canterbury this afternoon, while heavy rain and lightning strikes caused flooding and small fires. Video
Amiria Grenell
Amiria Grenell is a Christchurch-based folk singer songwriter with a strong musical pedigree. Yadana Saw sits down for a stripped back version of Amiria's latest work, Autumn, and finds that the… Audio
People tell MPs they want local decisions on Christchurch
Christchurch community groups have told MPs a new organsiation overseeing the city's rebuild must be led by locals who are allowed to make their own decisions. Audio
Christchurch council calls for new legislation
The Christchurch mayor wants the bill governing the rebuilding of Canterbury to be new legislation, not just a reworking of CERA.
Climate change property assessments may be revisited
The Christchurch City Council has voted to take another look at a report classing 18,000 properties as vulnerable to sea level rise due to climate change. In September, the government...
Infrastructure repair to come in under budget
The cost of repairing infrastructure such as road, bridges and underground pipes in Christchurch has come in under budget.
RDU's New Christchurch Digs
Retiring from their mobile broadcast set-up, AKA the RDUnit, AKA a re-purposed horse float, Christchurch's RDU 98.5FM are finally in their permanent new home. RDU alumni Yadana Saw and Melody Thomas… Audio
Happy Birthday Wunderbar - Adam McGrath
For 25 years now, the Wunderbar in Christchurch has prided itself on being one of the most unique bars in New Zealand. And the Lyttelton bar is planning to celebrate in style tonight. Over the years… Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Julia Hartley-Moore and Beck Eleven have been thinking about. Audio
Govt accused of making 'mess' of Chch rebuild
The government is being accused of making a mess of the Christchurch rebuild following the release of a Treasury report saying it's missed key milestones.
New Zealand's oldest Magna Carta on display
New Zealand's oldest copy of the Magna Carta is going on display for the first time, just a month after it was linked to Henry VIII.
Stand aside, Gerry Brownlee - tourism agency head
The head of Christchurch's tourism agency and an architect say the Earthquake Recovery Minister needs to step aside and let somebody else manage the building of a convention centre. Audio
Govt accused of making mess of Chch rebuild
The Government is being accused of making a mess of the Christchurch rebuild following the release of a Treasury report saying it's missed key milestones. Audio
Christchurch Council to sell $136m business
Christchurch City Council has started its controversial programme of asset sales, announcing plans to sell 100 percent of City Care. Audio
Court doubles nail gun victim's compensation
A man who was shot in the chest with a nail gun has doubled his compensation pay-out after taking his case to the Employment Court.
Cheap Thrills Magazine
Cheap Thrills is a new, Christchurch-based music publication filled with essays and interviews by musicians and fans, with a strong focus on South Island-content tying it all together. Zac Arnold… Audio
