Christchurch
Christchurch CBD upgrades a 'waste of money', National says
National Party transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says Waka Kotahi money allocated to a Gloucester Street overhaul would be better used filling in potholes.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
What does leadership look like in a disaster? David compares Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's leadership this week with how Bob Parker and Lianne Dalziel coped with the Christchurch earthquakes and terror… Audio
Christchurch ready for Elton John's farewell tour concert
The Rocket Man has blasted back to New Zealand - after breaking Auckland fans' hearts in 2020.
Sir Elton John cut his last Auckland performance short after he lost his voice and needed medical help… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: In Nelson, Christchurch and Franz Josef
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Around the motu : David Williams in Christchurch
The Christchurch City Council is pushing ahead with the first step towards partially selling its blue chip assets, a complaint about Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger's election campaigning has been… Audio
Cutting the cloth: What it takes to make clothes in New Zealand
It was once one of the nation's biggest industries. Now this Christchurch clothing factory is among the last of its kind. Audio
Two arrested over Bexley Park stabbing
A teenager and a woman have been charged over the stabbing of a man in Christchurch early on Monday morning.
Police raid homes near Christchurch park days after stabbing
Police are outside two houses near where a man was repeatedly stabbed in Christchurch.
The man was attacked while walking his dog and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Police have issued… Video, Audio
Christchurch stabbing: Bexley park quieter since attack
Some residents in eastern Christchurch are changing they way they use their local park, after a brutal stabbing of a man out walking his dog near the popular park.
The man remains in a critical… Audio
Christchurch stabbing: Witnesses saw attacker flee with woman in white car
Police are trying to identify a couple seen near Bexley park around the time a man walking his dog was stabbed multiple times.
The man's family found him conscious but critically wounded at the… Video, Audio
Bexley Park stabbing: Police appeal for information on persons of interest
A man wearing orange high-vis and a woman in a long white dress seen leaving the scene of a stabbing in Christchurch yesterday are being sought by police.
Coroner's inquest into 2018 murder and sudden death begins
It's been an emotionally charged day at Coroner's Court in Christchurch, as a joint inquest into a 2018 murder and sudden death got underway.
The ashes of 27-year-old Nicole Tuxford, who was brutally… Audio
Police seek footage after man stabbed in Christchurch park
A man is fighting for his life in Christchurch tonight after being stabbed while walking his dog this morning.
He was found with multiple stab wounds in Bexley Park. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves… Video, Audio
Town meets country: NZ Agricultural Show set to open in Christchurch
It's a big week for Canterbury - Cup and Show Week in fact. Tracy Ahern is the general manager of the NZ Agricultural Show, she joins Kathryn to talk about why there's a focus this year on getting as… Audio
Christchurch Business Association calls for greater police presence in city
A Christchurch Business Association is calling for police to increase its presence in the central city following a recent spate of violence, theft and anti-social behaviour.
Linwood houses take up Halloween tradition
Some Christchurch residents are going to great efforts to get into the Halloween spirit. A handful of properties in the suburb of Linwood have been decked out with extensive Halloween decorations in a… Video, Audio
Blue Smoke: Christchurch Music Map
Chris Bourke looks at the musical landmarks of Christchurch, with an ear on the 60s & 70s. Audio
Government commits $25m to Canterbury Museum earthquake strengthening
The government is putting $25 million towards seismic strengthening for the Canterbury Museum's $205 million redevelopment.
Police appeal for information after attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton in Christchurch.
The Week in Detail: Lotto, rugby and local elections
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio