Canterbury
Attempted suicide rates increase in Christchurch
Earthquake related stress is being blamed for a dramatic increase in the number of attempted and successful suicides in Canterbury. Audio
Pair who fled police remanded in custody
Two men who carried out an aggravated robbery before leading police on a chase through Christchurch have been remanded in custody.
The High Country Stations of the Mackenzie
Mary Hobbs is a writer and author, and her sixth book is High Country Stations of the Mackenzie. Her previous works include : Kiwi Tucker for the Soul, Letter to New York and America from New Zealand… Audio, Gallery
Christchurch family in housing limbo
A Christchurch couple with serious health issues are still living in temporary housing, nearly five years after the quake that damaged their home. Audio
Ice patrol ship returns from Antarctic mission
A British ship carrying New Zealand and Australian officers is back after a five-week operation to prevent illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean.
Two men charged over robbery with imitation firearm
The Canterbury police have charged two people with robbing three youths, with an imitation firearm. The aggravated robbery happened just before midnight last night in the suburb of Parklands…
Trio likely targeted in aggravated robbery in Christchurch
The Canterbury police are urging witnesses to come forward after an aggravated robbery last night which left three victims. The police said the robbery occurred at a Tuckers Road address...
Christchurch family in housing limbo for almost five years
On the 22nd of next month it will be five years, to the day, since 185 people died, and thousands of properties were damaged, in that unforgettable Christchurch earthquake. Audio
Drought woes continue for farmers
Conan was on the farm of Richard Murchison. He spoke to him about the impact of the drought. Audio
South Island still officially in drought
The official drought period in parts of Otago and all of Canterbury and Marlborough has today been extended by six months. Audio
Te Paa family lawyer says Christchurch families at risk
Earlier, we met the Te Paa family, their home was in Woolston on TC3 land. They were placed in temporary accommodation for what they were told would be 26 weeks whilst their house was rebuilt. That… Audio
Southern Response statement
We put a call in to Southern Response this morning. We received a statement from them this afternoon. Audio
Te Paa family speaks out
A short time ago John spoke to Loretta and Nick Te Paa, via Skype video, from the family's temporary home in Linwood Park... ...and I asked them to describe the past five years. Audio
Christchurch family in housing limbo for almost five years
On the 22nd of next month it will be five years, to the day, since 185 people died, and thousands of properties were damaged, in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Audio
HMS Protector - Sally Murphy
Lyttleton has a somewhat unusual vessel in port. It's HMS Protector, the United Kingdom's ice patrol vessel stopping in as part of its first visit to this part of the world. Audio
Theft of calves in Waimate prompts warning
The theft of 25 calves in the Waimate district has prompted fresh warnings for farmers to increase security and keep an eye on their stock numbers.
A 'useful amount' of rain falls in southern regions
Rain has been falling in Canterbury for the past few days, but is it enough to dent the worst drought in decades? Audio
Rain helps drought-hit North Canterbury
Drizzly rain is providing relief to drought-stricken North Canterbury land, while a severe weather warning is in place for heavy rain in Marlborough.
New Kaikoura civic building over budget and overdue
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
Buskers: Miss Behave
Swordswallower Amy Saunders aka Miss Behave has brought a gameshow to the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. Audio
