Christchurch
New freedom camping by-law tested
Christchurch's new by-law restricting freedom camping is having teething problems, residents and campers say.
Teething woes for Christchurch's new freedom camping by-law
Complaints about too much noise and too much rubbish are still being made about freedom campers in Christchurch. Audio
Quake-damaged mansion for sale
An historic Christchurch mansion which was devastated in the 2011 earthquakes is being sold as is where is by its owners.
Rebuild halfway there but 5 years on, there's still pain
The rebuild of the city of Christchurch is almost half way there five years on from the Canterbury earthquake that shattered the city and killed 185. Audio
Chch bellringers plans to bring tolling back to city
The bellringers of Christchurch's quake damaged cathedral are trying to raise $230,000 to build a temporary bell tower next to the cardboard cathedral, made out of shipping containers. Audio
Christchurch couple told they can't use driveway
The Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it. Audio
Cera keeps hold over Christchurch couple's land - just in case
A Christchurch couple has been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Earthquake Recovery Authority may need access to it. Audio
Dispute over couple's use of driveway to red zone land
A Christchurch couple have been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Crown might need access to it.
Christchurch man crowdfunding to buy slice of National Park
A Christchurch man loves a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park so much, he wants to buy it and gift it to New Zealand. But he needs your help. Video, Audio
World Buskers Festival
Organisers of Christchurch's World Buskers Festival say the event is fast becoming one of the best internationally. Audio
Christchurch women's homeless shelter to stay
A homeless shelter specifically for women will now be a permanent fixture in Christchurch. Audio
Stomping Grounds: Ladi6
Samoan New Zealand musician Ladi6 has lived all around the world, but there's just one place she refers to as her home town. Join Melody Thomas and Ladi6, aka Karoline Tamati, for an enlightening and… Video, Audio, Gallery
CERA survey shows declining confidence but better life quality
More people in Christchurch say they have good quality of life, but fewer have confidence in decisions being made about the earthquake recovery. Audio
Deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end
A five year deadlock over Christchurch's cathedral may be at an end with an announcement from the Bishop, Victoria Matthews this afternoon. Audio
Mahy playground gets tick of approval from children
Hundreds of children have been trying out the 20 million dollar Margaret Mahy playground which opened in Christchurch today. Audio
Call on Catholic cathedral nave salvation soon
Whether the nave of Christchurch's quake-damaged Catholic cathedral can be saved will be known in about two months
Margaret Mahy Family Playground opening
The Canterbury earthquakes damages not only roads, and buildings, but also playgrounds. But this afternoon one of the largest playgrounds in the southern hemisphere will be opened to the public. The… Audio
South Islanders roast as temperatures soar over 30 dgs
It's been a scorcher for South Islanders today as temperatures reached 30 degrees in most eastern towns...Christchurch breaking it's December record at 36.1 degrees. Audio
New Zealand performers entertain festive memories
Life on the road brings with it unexpected circumstances for musician Laughton Kora; stage and screen actor Miriama McDowell tells us how a little gigantic Pukeko got caught in a trap, and DJ Sticky… Audio
Crackdown on gangs and meth in South Island
Drugs, firearms and stolen property have been seized by police after search warrants were executed on seven Christchurch properties.
