Canterbury Region
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On March 15 2019, dozens of women hovered in the female section of Christchurch's Al-Noor Mosque, as their time of worship became a time of terror, shocking the nation to its core. Audio
Warren Feeney on 20 years of Scape Public Art
Long gone are the days when bronze statues of famous people were the face of public art in our cities. For the past 20 years dozens of public artworks have changed the face of Christchurch and… Audio, Gallery
Disappointment as Bishop decides to demolish Chch cathedral
Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was set to be repaired following the Canterbury earthquakes, but the new Bishop Paul Martin has decided it's too expensive and has decided to rebuild closer… Video, Audio
Christchurch gas blast: Two victims still in hospital
Two people are still in hospital following the gas explosion that obliterated a Northwood home nearly two weeks ago.
Crown returns key projects to Christchurch City Council's care
The Crown has handed over the bus interchange, the metro bus facility and the residential red-zone to Christchurch City Council as part of the Global Settlement Agreement. Audio
Social housing residents sick of freezing, mouldy homes
Residents living in a Christchurch social housing complex say black mould and freezing conditions are harming their physical and mental health - and they've had enough. Eleisha Foon visited the… Audio
The Mixtape: Mark Vanilau
Mark Vanilau is this week's mixtape selector. A keyboardist and singer in his own right, Mark has work with Dave Dobbyn, Warren Maxwell, Hollie Smith and Ladi6. He shares his songs and stories with… Audio
Refugees' plea to NZ
In this episode of Voices; we meet refugees from a one party state in Africa who have newly settled in Canterbury and hope that New Zealand can do more for loved ones left behind. Produced by Sara… Audio
New Christchurch City CEO paid more than last one
Christchurch City Council's new CEO Dawn Baxendale will be paid an annual salary of just under $500,000 - $100,000 more than her predecessor, Karleen Edwards, who finished her five year contract in… Audio
Super Rugby final: Jaguares fans have high hopes of an upset
The countdown is on to tonight's Super Rugby final in Christchurch, and fans of the Jaguares are gathering in Victoria Square to express their support for the underdogs.
Christchurch council approves $3m for multicultural hub
Christchurch City Council has approved funding for a multicultural hub which was first proposed three years ago. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church has the story. Video, Audio
'Social connection' with migrants nationwide as World Refugee Day dawns
Just two weeks before the mosque attacks in Christchurch, the city welcomed its first contingent of refugees since the 2010 earthquake.
Fletcher Living homes in central Christchurch struggle to find buyers
Almost six months on the market, the first of 940 upmarket townhouses priced between $1million and $1.6m are struggling to sell, putting a dent in an ambitious goal to have 20,000 people living in the… Video, Audio
Mosque victims spend 19,500 hours in hospital, 3000 in ICU
Up to 15 people injured in the mosque shootings will need to have ongoing surgery for years. But as Logan Church reports, the ongoing surgeries are not only having a huge impact on the lives of the… Video, Audio
Robbers with baseball bat target two bars, KFC in Christchurch
One person has been arrested this morning after a series of robberies in Christchurch last night.
Christchurch homeless struggle as winter arrives
The Christchurch City Mission says it's struggling to keep up with demand this winter as the cost of power and food skyrockets. For the first time this year, it's run out of food on its shelves. And… Video, Audio
Warning over winter driving after deadly South Island crash
Two people are dead after a collision between a truck and car near Methven in Canterbury shortly before midday.
Canterbury youth mental health advocate pleased with honour
Doctor Sue Bagshaw has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to youth health. Audio
Two dead after crashes in North Canty, Auckland
Two people have died after crashes in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury and in Pukekohe last night.
Students engage in nationwide protests against climate change inaction
Thousands of students stopped writing lines and picked up signs today in a nation-wide protest against a perceived lack of action on climate change. Video, Audio