Canterbury Region
‘Incredibly wasteful’: 1936 brick building to be torn down for car park
The demolition of an important building in Ashburton to make way for a car park is "incredibly wasteful", a heritage advocate says.
Toxic wastewater spill in Canterbury, council responding
Tuna and eels have been affected by a toxic wastewater spill in a waterway near Saltwater Creek.
Jailed former New York property developer admits more forgery
Colin David Rath has admitted guilt to three charges, including two of forgery and one of using a document for a pecuniary advantage.
Man dies after driving vehicle into Timaru police station
A man has died at the scene after driving his vehicle into the Timaru police station "at speed" last night.
Evacuations urged as South Island's heavy downpour continues
Some South Island residents are being urged to evacuate as heavy rains continue to batter the region.
Mt Hutt opens lifts as ski season kicks off
The South Island ski season is officially kicking off with Mt Hutt opening its lifts today.
Around the motu : Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Jonathan Leask from the Ashburton Guardian on the latest detail on three waters reform being welcomed; and a new carpark is dividing councillors and the community. Audio
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
David Hill is in Kaikōura today where the local A&P show returns after Covid-19 forced its cancellation last year. Also the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has voted to begin the process of applying for dark… Audio
Loretta Paterson: Pastry Perfection
Nothing beats a pit stop for a hot pie on a summer road trip, and no one knows that better than Loretta Paterson. After 20 years of early starts and millions of pies, Loretta and her husband Shane are… Audio
ConspiraSeries | Episode 3: Wakanda Kitty Is That?
Canterbury locals have been seeing big-ass cats roaming around for over 50 years, and they've got the receipts. This one's bloody scary—watch to see Bubbah get bloody scared. Video
Nau Mai Town - Episode 1: Kurow
If you say it out loud, the word Kurow sounds a lot like Te Kohurau. That's because the latter is the original name of a small South Canterbury town named after a tupuna (ancestor). Audio
Christchurch mayoral race's colourful cast of characters
Nine to Noon continues to look at who's in the running to head up our biggest cities after local elections in October, with a focus today on the 11 candidates vying to be mayor of Christchurch… Audio
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for… Audio
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for…
AudioGovt rules out more support for Chch stadium blow-out
As Christchurch ratepayers have their say on the future of the city's beleaguered new stadium project, the Prime Minister has made it clear there'll be no more money from central government. The… Audio
Pre-panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley talk to Ashburton District Council manager Steve Fabish about a kerb causing issues in the mid Canterbury town, discuss how we decide on baby names… Audio
Bromley residents plead for solution to putrid stink
Frustrated residents of the Christchurch suburb of Bromley say they're dismayed by the prospect of another six years living with the stench of a local composting plant. Christchurch City Councillors… Audio
Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build
Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time. Audio
Police locate man they were seeking in relation to Connor Whitehead death
Police say the man was taken into custody at a residential address in Avonside at around 5.15pm.
Keeping calm (or not) as Covid comes to Christchurch
Did our media keep calm and carry on when Covid came to Christchurch this week? Or amplify anger and confusion about loose borders and unvaccinated travellers? Bit of both . . . Audio
