Christchurch
"Scared of change": the cities shirking new housing laws
Christchurch is saying 'no' to the government's new housing density rules. Has the whole thing backfired? Audio
Christchurch developer offers loan-holiday deal to right buyer
A Christchurch townhouse developer is offering a one-year mortgage holiday at their expense for buyers who make a purchase by the end of October.
Terms and conditions apply of course. You have to be… Video, Audio
Central govt will 'probably' intervene in Christchurch housing density row
Central government will 'probably' intervene to implement housing density standards in Christchurch after its council voted to reject the ruling, mayor Lianne Dalziel says. Audio
Christchurch City Council votes against building more homes
Christchurch City Council has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.
It voted not to introduce the standards even though councillors were told… Audio
Experts to advocate for rural health solutions at inaugural conference
More than 350 rural health experts are meeting in Christchurch today as the first National Rural Health Conference, hosted by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, gets underway.
Why do we mourn for people we've never met?
When Princess Diana died, millions were compelled to travel to her home and leave flowers. Why? Audio
Watch: First in-person look inside cathedral since 2011 quake
Christ Church Cathedral restoration workers have become the first people to venture inside the collapsed building since the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Rain hammers South Island
Torrential rain in Christchurch overnight has now burst the banks of Christchurch's Avon and Heathcote Rivers. The council says 30 to 50 mm of rain has fallen across the city and a further 40 to 60… Audio
Kate De Goldi: love and loss in post-earthquake Christchurch
One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, Kate De Goldi's short fiction, novels and picture books engage children, teenagers and adults alike. Novel The 10pm Question was published to critical… Audio
Two men arrested over non-fatal New Brighton shooting
Christchurch police have arrested two men over a firearms incident that left a man with non-life threatening injuries on Monday.
'Bite the bullet' - Christchurch residents split over stadium $150m budget blowout
Christchurch locals have a tough decision on their hands about a $150 million budget blowout to the city's long-awaited stadium. Audio
Redzone vandalism: 'Every bit of furniture has been destroyed or stolen'
Christchurch City Council is to restart security patrols of part of the earthquake-damaged redzone due to increasing vandalism.
Bromley stench: Council's financial support offer 'an insult' - residents
Christchurch residents living near an odorous broken-down wastewater plant say they're insulted by the council's offer for financial support.
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Bromley stench: Noses screwed up at council's financial offer
Locals living in the stench in Christchurch's Bromley feel a bit ripped off by the council's financial aid.
Christchurch City council is promising to spend a million dollars to give some relief to… Audio
Remote-operated digger begins clearing cathedral debris
A remote-operated digger has started work on Christ Church Cathedral removing rubble from the historic building, which project managers are describing as a world first.
Sir Richard Hadlee excited for future of newly unveiled cricket centre
Kiwi cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee says a new multimillion dollar facility at Christchurch's Hagley Oval will benefit the next generation of cricketing stars.
Christchurch terror attacks first responders to be honoured
Police will honour staff and others involved in the response to the Christchurch terror attacks at a private awards ceremony tomorrow.
The stench invading the homes of Bromley
It's six months since a fire tore through part of Christchurch's main wastewater treatment plant. But residents in neighbouring Bromley are sick of the resulting stench that's invaded their homes. Audio
Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Audio