Niva Chittock
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
In today's episode, parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio
Scottish MP marks sixth anniversary of Chch terror attacks
The sixth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks has been marked in the UK Parliament by Scotland's first Muslim MP, Dr Zubir Ahmed. World watch's Niva Chittock spoke to Ahmed. Audio
New Zealander thought to be ill from methanol poisoning in Laos
A fifth tourist has died as a result of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. 28-year-old British lawyer Simone White, as well as an Australian teen, two Danish women and an American all fell fatally… Audio
Vice presidential candidates square off in first and only debate
At times Republican JD Vance and Tim Walz appeared like old friends, agreeing to work together on key election issues like gun control and healthcare. But in other moments, they branded each other… Audio
Fires burning across Gallipoli Peninsula
Wildfires are raging in Turkey, in a place that's close to home. Fires are burning across Gallipoli Peninsula, threatening ANZAC graves and causing the closure of some memorials and cemeteries… Audio
Selwyn residents asked to imagine area in 100 years
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? That's the question Selwyn District Council in Canterbury is asking its residents in the Waikirikiri ki Tua Future Selwyn project. The… Audio
Court hears from first witness in Muchirahondo trial
The trial of John Hope Muchirahondo is underway at the High Court in Christchurch. He is facing 22 charges of sexual violation by rape, and 9 of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and one… Audio
Warnings remain in place after bus crashes in Canterbury
Warnings remain in place for Canterbury's State Highway 8, a day after two buses crashed in polar conditions on Friday. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Warnings remain on SH8 after bus crashes in icy conditions
Warnings remain in place for Canterbury's State Highway Eight, a day after two buses crashed in polar conditions. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Twizel. Audio
Two buses roll off icy highway near Lake Tekapo
Passengers were left lacerated, bleeding and shaken up after two buses rolled off an icy highway near Lake Tekapo this morning. The crashes happened about 100 metres apart on State Highway 8 near… Audio
Hopes for aquittal in Deane Fuller-Sandys case
Three people caught up in a murder they say never happened are hoping for an aquittal now the Crown has admitted there was a miscarriage of justice. Gail Maney and Stephen Stone were convicted of the… Audio
Parts of Christchurch struggling with full sewage systems
Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Tiny NZ town rallying behind young tennis star
A Southland town is abuzz after one of its youngsters pulled off a massive tennis upset on the world stage. Te Anau born Lulu Sun beat world number eight Qinwen Zheng in the first round of the women's… Audio
Canterbury police crack down on street racing
Canterbury police say illegal street racing turning violent or resulting in death was the reason for their crack down at the weekend. Officers in the region gave out almost 450 driving infringement… Audio
Selwyn district fastest growing region in New Zealand
Canterbury's Selwyn district has been crowned the country's fastest growing region in the latest census data. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Christchurch City Council says they intend to fund Arts Centre
Christchurch City Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped Arts Centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long-Term Plan. Niva… Audio
