Stories by Logan Church
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On-sold, broken home forces owner to seek help on Facebook
It was meant to be her forever home, but the house Angela Smalley purchased last year could leave her in financial ruin. The Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to seek an angel investor to help… Video, Audio
Conduct complaint lodged against Chch councillor
Christchurch City Council's chief executive has laid a formal complaint against councillor David East, who has publicly said he believes the city's District Plan has been tampered with. The coastal… Video, Audio
Teenager takes out top award at NZ fashion week
Natasha Senior, 14, has taken out the top prize at the YMCAWalk The Line catwalk over the weekend, taking away a $2000 scholarship to pursue a career in fashion. Video, Audio
Exploited, abused Filipino worker speaks out
A Filipino construction worker, who came to Christchurch for a better life says he's been been bullied, kicked in the back and hit in the head at work, but had no choice to put up with it, or lose his… Video, Audio
Revived Andromeda Theatre complex to be built in weeks
Theatre producer Michael Bell has got permission to build a temporary theatre complex using shipping containers, a giant tent, and temporary staging, right in the heart of the partially completed… Video, Audio
Christchurch water amalgamation: 'I'm sorry but that is not OK'
Christchurch City Council is pushing back against a suggestion that control of water networks could be taken off local authorities. Video, Audio
Chch city leaders call for CBD to be tidied up
Crown rebuild agency Otakaro will begin guided walking tours tomorrow to showcase the inner city. But, as Logan Church reports, some people are questioning whether there is anything to show off at… Video, Audio
50% increase in secret reports at Christchurch Council
Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Audio
Court Theatre wins big in Performing Arts precinct
After months of delays the Court Theatre is named as the priority development for the Christchurch's new performing arts precinct, but one theatre producer says the decision is a 'big mistake.' Video, Audio
Calls for cash-strapped Kaikoura district to be split up
There are growing calls for the cash-strapped Kaikōura district to be divvied up between its neighbours. Video, Audio
Another hard winter for some Kaikōura businesses
A second hard winter is on its way for some Kaikōura businesses, after a summer season interrupted by cyclones and other wild weather. Some are wondering how they will keep their doors open. Logan… Video, Audio
Rakautara land owners in "limbo" after Kaikoura quake
Several homeowners in Rakautara, north of Kaikoura, have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to an unstable cliff. They say they have no idea what to do, and blame the… Video, Audio
Chch mayor asks staff to look at lowering chlorine in water
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has asked staff to look at lowering chlorine levels following complaints from hundreds of residents who say it's irritating their skin and eyes. Video, Audio
Retirement home protests bus stop removal
Residents of the Diana Isaac village are outraged and today marched on the Canterbury Regional Council buildings armed with a 600-signature petition, saying the Orbiter bus is a lifeline and cannot be… Video, Audio
Lyttelton Port workers protest alleged 'illegal lockout'
Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Video, Audio
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
Sports clubs say new development will be their end
Sports clubs which use a popular community park are furious that they stand to lose their grounds if a development goes ahead. Video, Audio
Christchurch turns red for Tonga
The small island nation will face Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, after beating New Zealand in Hamilton last week. Video, Audio
TranzAlpine Express celebrates 30th birthday
Original staff who established and steered the Tranz Alpine Express were on board the renowned train today as it weaved through the Southern Alps. Logan Church went along for the ride. Video, Audio
Southshore at risk: 'We would basically be underwater'
Christchurch suburb Southshore is being left at the mercy of the Pacific Ocean by the city council, some residents say. Video, Audio
New documentary targets Canterbury's waterways
Documentary makers' film about water quality challenges the Government to take the issue more seriously. Video, Audio