Canterbury
Christchurch mayoralty rivals Dalziel and Minto debate issues
We talk to Christchurch mayoralty candidates, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel and her challenger, the veteran activist John Minto. Audio
Christchurch mayor declares asset sales off the table
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes asset sales off the table in debate with challenger John Minto. Audio
Christchurch City Council to vote on chlorinating water
Christchurch residents are split on whether to chlorinate the water supply, some of which comes from shallow bores, but the council's manager backs the idea.
Sweeney Todd reviewed
Peter Hoar reviews New Zealand Opera and Victorian Opera’s production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd. It stars Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Sweeney Todd and Australian soprano Antoinette… Audio, Gallery
Police scale back investigation into stolen cows
Police looking into the theft of cattle from an Ashburton farm say they do not have enough information to make any more progress on the investigation.
Woman fatally hit by train in Christchurch
A woman has died after being hit by a train in Christchurch this morning.
Teens arrested after armed robbery
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after a dairy in Christchurch was robbed by three people carring a baseball bat and a firearm.
Victim critical after Temuka stabbing
A man remains in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital after a stabbing in Temuka last night.
Damage to Tait Communications' facility from fire will cost millions to repair
A storage building badly damaged by fire at Tait Communications' Christchurch facility will cost millions of dollars to rebuild.
Large fire at Christchurch electronics company
Two cleaners raised the alarm about a fire after a light apparently exploded at Tait Communications' Christchurch office.
All Blacks vs South Africa test match in Christchurch
Christchurch is readying itself for tomorrow night's first class rugby match between the All Blacks and Springboks; it's the first time since 2007 the teams have faced each other in the city - and… Audio
Elderly struggling with Chch hospital services shift
Some elderly Christchurch residents are being forced to pay more than $60 to taxi to hospital appointments, after their local services shifted to Burwood.
Police chase 4WD through Christchurch
Police have chased a 4WD that was driven through roadworks at speed, damaging fences and a golf course, they say.
Chch elderly struggle to travel to hospital appointments
Some elderly Christchurch residents are having to pay $60 to taxi to hospital appointments after their local services shifted from Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital. Audio
Man charged with murder after Ashburton stabbing
A man charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Ashburton on Tuesday night has appeared in the Christchurch District Court.
DOC criticised for allowing cows in river
Cows - and cow faeces - have been seen in a river next to a popular kayaking and fishing spot in North Canterbury. Video
Springsteen to play first South Island concert in February
"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is set to play his first ever South Island concert next February on the eve of the six-year anniversary of the Canterbury quake. Video, Audio
DoC criticised for allowing cows in river
The Department of Conservation is being criticised for allowing cows to graze next to a popular kayaking and fishing spot on the Hurunui River in North Canterbury. Video, Audio
Chch City Council to commit 10 percent of spending to resilience
The mayor of Christchurch will today pledge to commit at least 10 percent of the city's spending to prepare for future shocks and stresses.
Springsteen to play in Chch on eve of quake anniversary
The Boss is back - and he and his band, the E Street band, are going to Christchurch on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Canterbury earthquake this summer. Audio
