Christchurch
Stream of submitters opposed to Ecan Bill
Government MPs sat largely silent yesterday as a stream of submitters stated their opposition to the Environment Canterbury Bill to a select committee in Christchurch. Audio
Parent vows to fight closure of Redcliffs school
A parent of a child at Christchurch's Redcliffs Primary School says she will continue to fight to try to stop the Education Minister shutting the school. Audio
Redcliffs school slated to close by 2017
Christchurch's Redcliffs Primary School looks set to be closed down due to the risk of rockfalls, with the Education Minister today making an interim decision to shut it. Audio
Rocket Lab to move launch site to North Island
A company planning to launch satellite-carrying space rockets is moving its launch base from Kaitorete Spit in Canterbury to the Mahia Peninsula, south of Gisborne.
Blue bike may help identify dead man
Police are appealing for help to identify a man whose body was found in Christchurch on Sunday.
Body found on New Brighton beach
A man's body was found on the beach by New Brighton Pier in Christchurch this morning.
Labourer who used synthetic cannabis awarded $2000
A labourer deemed to have been unfairly sacked despite being caught smoking synthetic cannabis on the job has won $2000 in costs.
The Blue Man - David Bray
They've been painting themselves blue for almost twenty five years now. And they pride themselves in bringing what they call, 'a universal message of joyful exuberance and euphoric celebration'. More… Audio
First fire engine to respond to Ballantynes fire restored
Today marks sixty-eight years since the fatal fire at Ballantynes department store in Christchurch. Audio
Work starts on Christchurch's quake memorial
A private Karakia has marked the start of construction on Christchurch's official earthquake memorial.
Up to 300 Chch boundaries incorrectly surveyed
Up to 300 Christchurch homeowners may be due compensation for having their property boundaries incorrectly surveyed. Audio
Businesses are returning to Christchurch's city centre
Businesses that moved to Christchurch's suburbs after the earthquakes are starting to drift back into the city centre Audio
Christchurch parade the best for McCaw
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has told thousands of cheering fans in Christchurch's Hagley Park today's Rugby World Cup victory parade edges out yesterday's in Auckland. Video, Audio
Mayor: red zoners should be offered land first
The Christchurch mayor says if red zone land is sold by the government for housing, the former residents should be given the right of first refusal. Audio
Friend of crash victims wants lights on one-way streets
The Christchurch City Council is considering making its one way streets safer with flashing lights, after a double fatality this month. Audio
Patrick Shepherd: 'Ex Tenebris Lux'
Composer Patrick Shepherd's latest symphony is titled 'Ex Tenebris Lux', and inspired by a statue bearing that inscription in the Christchurch Art Gallery. He previews the work's premiere performances… Audio
Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts 2015
Gemma Syme takes a tour of the Christchuch's Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts with the festival's director, Malcolm Riddoch Audio
Youth homelessness initiative makes mark in Christchurch
A youth homelessness initiative in Christchurch is providing more beds for those living rough or on the street - and other groups hope to do the same.
EQC to miss botched repairs target
The Earthquake Commission is admitting it will take longer than March 2016 to fix shonky repairs carried out as part of its repair programme in Christchurch.
Christchurch Arts Centre faces asbestos bill
A recent asbestos discovery could add a six-figure sum to the Christchurch Arts Centre's $290 million repair job.
