Canterbury
CAA investigates glider pilot's death
The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating after the pilot of a glider that went missing near the Mackenzie Basin in South Canterbury was found dead in the wreckage.
Call to save Christchurch trees
Christchurch residents are urging the council to save more than 1500 heritage and notable trees from being delisted and losing protection in the city's plan. Audio
How do you write a song?
What are the elements of a good song? For singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates it's all about melody working with lyrics, and hope. She tells Justin Gregory about her plans to share song-writing tips in… Audio
A local storm in a coffee cup goes global
One cafe in Canterbury recently spurned trim milk for its coffee, sparking a media frenzy one paper called "the great New Zealand coffee debate". But it was really just another case of harvesting… Audio
Land plans won't affect red zoners - mayor
A proposal to turn earthquake damaged red zoned land into recreational areas will have minimal impact on those still living there, the Waimakariri mayor says.
Fleecing It
Angora goats were supposedly the investors dream back in the 1980's. Mid way through the decade however the industry crashed, fingers were burnt and goats got a bad name. But some people hung in… Audio
Fleecing It
Angora goats were supposedly the investors dream back in the 1980's. Mid way through the decade however the industry crashed, fingers were burnt and goats got a bad name. But some people hung in…
AudioIce Cream for Ewe
Lincoln University lecturers Guy and Sue Trafford (above) are setting up a sheep milking operation on their property near Darfield in Canterbury. The milk from their flock of 200 sheep will be used to… Audio
Ice Cream for Ewe
Lincoln University lecturers Guy and Sue Trafford (above) are setting up a sheep milking operation on their property near Darfield in Canterbury. The milk from their flock of 200 sheep will be used to…
AudioThreats to WINZ office in Canterbury
A threat to Work and Income staff in Christchurch this morning forced the closure of WINZ offices right across Canterbury. Audio
Plan for Waimakariri's red-zone
Waimakariri District Council has released a draft plan for what to do with the area's red-zone.
Chch council votes for joint transport committee
Christchurch City Council's transport committee has recommended a new super committee be set up to help fix the city's public transport woes. Audio
Potential shake-up of transport in Christchurch
Public transport in Christchurch could be in for a major shake-up if a new super committee for transport gets the go ahead today. Audio
Classic Oxford for Air Force Museum
It's taken 14 years and more than 33,000 hours of restoration work but a 1945 Airspeed Oxford PK296 will soon be on display at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch.
Quake outcasts under pressure
The government is only offering compensation to the value of the 2007 valuation of the land for 68 Christchurch red zone home owners. Video, Audio
Lawyer for uninsured Christchurch home owners returns to High Court
The lawyer for 68 owners of uninsured homes, or empty sections, in Christchurch's red zone is going back to the High Court. Audio
Christchurch's Re:Start Mall to stay open
The government has extended a lease so Christchurch's container mall can stay open until next year. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today the Re:Start Mall would be…
The cafe owner who doesn't do trim milk
Lyttelton Coffee Company owner Stephen Mateer has copped it today after he put a sign up outside saying they "don't do trim". Video, Audio
Heated discussion on trim milk in Canterbury coffees
Are cafe owners rude if they don't offer trim milk? Audio
New freedom camping by-law tested
Christchurch's new by-law restricting freedom camping is having teething problems, residents and campers say.
