Logan Church
Otago businesses reeling after floods
Some businesses on the Otago Peninsula that remain isolated after last weekend's storm fear it will cost them tens of thousands of dollars before they can get back on their feet. Audio
Chch residents counting cost of flood
It's all hands to the pump in some of Christchurch's southern suburbs, like Beckenham, St Martins and Opawa, which were worst affected by heavy rain at the weekend caused the Heathcote River to burst… Audio
Tiny temporary village opens in town hit by Kaikoura quake
A temporary village has opened in the small Canterbury town of Waiau to help residents who lost their homes in the Kaikoura earthquake. Video, Audio
Canterbury doctors slam Treasury report as misprioritised
A Treasury report says the CDHB would expect an almost $40 million deficit in the 2016-2017 financial year, but doctors say Treasury is focussing too much on the bottom line. Video, Audio
Skilled labour shortage a challenge for South Canterbury
South Canterbury businesses says the area is facing a skilled labour shortage, and not enough is being done to bring in new talent. Local talent is difficult to come by, and many job seekers lack… Audio
Govt moves to diversify West Coast away from coal
The West Coast will get a new mining research institute and improved roads under the Government's regional action plan. Audio
Music back at the Christchurch Town Hall
For the first time in six years, music has filled Christchurch's Town Hall, which suffered significant damage in the February 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
NZ's second community fridge opens in New Brighton
The Christchurch suburb of New Brighton was hit hard by the Christchurch earthquakes, with roads that still haven't been fixed and many families on struggle street. One local is hoping a fridge… Video, Audio
Pike River families claim video shows intact bodies inside mine
Sonya Rockhouse says she discovered images of several bodies after obtaining hours of footage from the Police under the Official Information Act. Audio
Cladding from London fire used in New Zealand
The aluminium composite material used on the Grenfell Tower has been used extensively throughout New Zealand, but experts say there is a low risk of a similar disaster here. Audio
Hidden treasure found amongst Antarctica penguin poo
Mystery is surrounding the discovery of a 118-year-old painting, found in Antarctica amongst old tin cans and penguin poo. Video, Audio
New Zealand's best cats battle for glory
The National Cat Show is on in Christchurch on Sunday, the first time cat lovers from across the country have met in Christchurch since the earthquakes. Video, 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
Delay on sex worker rules angers both sides
The Christchurch City Council has again delayed a decision about how to deal with street prostitution and, as Logan Church reports, both sex workers and residents are angry. Audio
Christchurch swim school opposing free swimming lessons
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons at council-owned pools goes ahead. Audio
Sex workers put Christchurch between rock-and-hard-place
The Christchurch City Council could face legal action if it moves sex workers out of residential areas, but it also could face legal action if it doesn't. Audio
Accidental discovery could turn around West Coast economy
Scientists have accidentally discovered a geothermal resource on the South Island's West Coast which could completely rejuvenate the area's economy. Video, Audio
DoC gives NZTA permission to kill seals
The Transport Agency's been given a permit to herd, injure, and kill seals after State Highway One north of Kaikoura was damaged during the earthquake last year. Audio
Announcement of new Christchurch rebuild Minister polarising
Some see the removal of Gerry Brownlee after six years as a positive step for Christchurch, but others are concerned that replacement Nicky Wagner won't have a seat at the Cabinet table. Audio
Rukuhia War Letters
Rukuhia Homestead is just south of Hamilton. It's been owned by the Glenn family since 1925 and when Val Glenn moved into what had been her grandparents house, she found a box of letters written… Audio
