Canterbury
Forage to Feast
Sixty food and wine lovers spend a morning picking, foraging, digging, fishing and even shooting a host of foods in the Waipara Valley. In the afternoon eight top chefs convert the fresh bounty into…
AudioLessons learnt from the Christchurch earthquakes
On Monday it will be the fifth anniversary of the earthquake that killed 185 people. Five years on, Christchurch is still in transition, between the loss, the cost and what will be. Video, Audio
Being A Professional Mermaid - Candice Smith
Candice Smith is a 28-year-old nurse in Christchurch but her dream job is to become a professional mermaid. She's just recently spent about $600 constructing her own mermaid tail and spends her spare… Audio
Fire Service to make changes as tribute to quake victims
The best tribute the Fire Service can make to those who died in the 22 February 2011 quake is to be honest about where it can improve, the organisation says.
Fire Service says it has learnt lessons from Feb 2011 quake
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
Fire crews spend night battling forest fire in Canterbury
More than 10 fire crews have spent the night battling a large forest fire in North Canterbury. Audio
Strong support for new Christchurch stadium
Cantabrians would rather have a new stadium or a repaired Lancaster Park than keep the temporary AMI Stadium, according to a new survey.
Quake researcher shares insights on Christchurch shake
After the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, perhaps the earthquake scientist heard from more than any other was Dr Mark Quigley, from the University of Canterbury. Audio
Christchurch kids struggling with PTSD
Hundreds of young Christchurch children are suffering post traumatic stress disorder linked to the earthquakes, but fewer than one in ten has access to counselling.
Children as young as 5 have post-quake stress
Research being done in Christchurch schools shows 200 children aged from five to seven are suffering post traumatic stress disorder linked to the earthquakes. Audio
CCC approves two cycleways
The Christchurch City Council has approved two multi-million dollar cycleway projects, to start later in the year. Its Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee approved revised plans for…
Christchurch takes stock after latest jolt
Safety inspections are continuing in Christchurch after Sunday's quake, with all walking tracks in the Port Hills and Christchurch City Council facilities now open. Video
Demand for counselling in Chch despite funding cut
Counsellors, doctors and residents insist there is demand for counselling services in Christchurch, despite the Ministry of Social Development cutting funding to community based counselling… Audio
Rock face above sumner assessed
In Sumner experts are trying to assess how much of the huge amount of rock above the community's CBD has been loosened by Sunday's earthquake. Brenden Winder from Land Information New Zealand joins… Audio
Separated couple unable to sell Christchurch home
Clare and Graham Flynn's home is in Bower Ave in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands. The couple is insured with Southern Response and are part of a quake outcasts class action. The couple separated… Video, Audio
1000-plus claims for damage since Sunday's quake
The Earthquake Commission has received more than 1000 claims from Sunday's earthquake off the coast of Christchurch. Video
Christchurch mental health funding slashed
There are long waits for counselling services because of strong demand in the city, quake-stressed residents and doctors in Christchurch say. Audio
Philip NORMAN: Canterbury Rhythms
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max McBride. Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 14th October 1989. World premiere performance in Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Funding concerns for mental health services in Canterbury
The Ministry of Social Development has slashed funding for community and trauma mental health services in Christchurch. The funding cuts were made before Sunday's big shake, which many residents said… Audio
Counsellors' association say people may miss out on help
As we have been reporting this morning..Figures obtained by Radio New Zealand show the Ministry of Social Development has slashed funding for community and trauma mental health services in the… Audio
