Rachel Graham

A former school principal can now be named as the man facing 15 sex abuse charges in the Christchurch District Court. Audio

Christchurch residents frustrated with parked cars blocking driveways and taking every vacant space on their suburban streets, are hoping a Council plan to address the problems may offer some help. Audio

For the last three years, Jane Newman has been monitoring, feeding and trapping cats in Christchurch's abandoned redzone, and she says the information she's collected should be used in any future… Audio

Christchurch residents frustrated at being shut out the decision making on the future of Chirstchurch's redzone are calling for more consultation from the new agency in charge of the area. Audio

New research shows that if a major earthquake ruptures the Alpine Fault Christchurch is likely to suffer more intense damage than some areas closer to the fault. Audio

A trial project in Christchurch to convince landlords to rent to homeless teenagers and families is being hailed as a success even though it's not all been smooth sailing. Audio

Some business owners in central Christchurch fear a plan to deter motorists from their street, and make it more pedestrian friendly, will be the death of their shops. Audio

Akaroa will get its hospital back five years after it was damaged by earthquake, but only if the local community spends two-and-a-half million dollars on it. Audio

A maze of roadworks in parts of Christchurch is threatening the future of some businesses which have been made almost inaccessible. Audio

Three afternoons a week, children sit down at city libraries to read to dogs. Audio

More than a thousand people gathered today in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens for a memorial service to remember everything Christchurch has been through since the devastating quake five years ago. Audio

Today marks five years since the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch. A Civic Memorial Service has just been held at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Audio

With the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd earthquake being marked next week, the Fire Service says it is now in a better position to respond to a similar emergency. Audio

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

At some stage this year Kaikoura will get a new civic building, but with the construction over a year overdue and the final cost still unknown, not all locals are happy about it. Audio

A homeless shelter specifically for women will now be a permanent fixture in Christchurch. Audio

It is a Friday night in New Brighton in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, and a crowd is starting to gather at a small cafe on a side street at the shopping area. Audio

Taranaki Energy Watch is calling for closer monitoring of oil and gas fields, after allegations that Australian company Origin Energy is covering up leaks and spills at its wells here and across the… Audio

Another reprieve late today for Christchurch's quake-munted cathedral with the Anglican Church agreeing to investigate rebuilding it. Audio