Canterbury
Lyttelton ship fire contained
Crew members on a fishing boat that caught fire at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port have been treated for smoke inhalation.
Ashburton water 'not for sale'
Organisers of this weekend's protest against the sale of land with attached water rights in Ashburton, are eager to see if they will get a response from the council. Audio
Australian senate to investigate CIMIC
The company signed up to do the single most expensive building in the Christchurch rebuild will be centre stage this week in a corruption inquiry in the Australian Senate. Audio
Greens call for a temporary moratorium on water management
The Green Party wants a temporary ban on issuing consents for water bottling projects. Audio
The salvage of the fishing vessel the Jubilee is delayed a week
Bad weather has halted attempts to salvage the fishing vessel the Jubilee. Audio
Ashburton residents protest over sale of water rights
About 200 people marched in Ashburton today, protesting against the council selling off a piece of land with attached water consents.
Galaxy Records, Christchurch on Record Store Day
Christchurch's Galaxy Records prides itself in being "a good old-fashioned, real independent music store with the best sounds around". The shop started in 1987 and changed hands a few times before… Audio
Could Christchurch's red zone become a lake?
Some of Christchurch's red-zoned land could be transformed into a lake for international water sports, as the huge job of managing the quake-hit city's rebuild changes hands.
Duane Peltzer: wilding pines
Toby Manhire interviews Duane Peltzer, senior researcher and plant ecologist at Landcare Research, Lincoln who investigates the effects of biological invasions in ecosystems, and is talking about… Audio
Sunken fishing vessel to be recovered
A fishing vessel that sank off the Canterbury coast last year, killing three people, is to be salvaged this weekend.
The Green Lady
Fiona, Lady Elworthy has turned a derelict pine plantation opposite the Maungati Church Hall in South Canterbury into a park and walkway for all to enjoy. Audio, Gallery
The Green Lady
Fiona, Lady Elworthy has turned a derelict pine plantation opposite the Maungati Church Hall in South Canterbury into a park and walkway for all to enjoy.
AudioDecision on Christchurch red zoned land
A decision on the future of Christchurch's red zoned land could be made within a year. That's the hope of the man at the helm of Regenerate Christchurch, one of two organisations charged with taking… Audio
No lycra - we're eating
A Rangiora pub is banning cyclists wearing lycra. The owner of The Plough Mike Saunders explains why. Audio
Board of CERA replacement announced
The board of one of two organisations replacing the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has just been announced.
Arghhh you ready for a Pastafarian wedding?
Pasta rings and piratical patois will feature at the world's first legal wedding by the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster in Akaroa tomorrow. Audio
Key players divided on CERA's legacy
With the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority about to officially shut, officials, politicians and residents are divided on the lessons learned.
Why Christchurch kids are reading to dogs
Christchurch children are improving their reading skills by telling tales to dogs.
Six months to go, and no mayoral candidates
It's just six months until the local government elections, but in Christchurch, nobody has put their hand up to run for mayor.
Children learning reading and dog skills at Chch libraries
Three afternoons a week, children sit down at city libraries to read to dogs. Audio
