Katie Todd
Huge clean up underway after landfill spills into river
Hundreds of volunteers hit the beaches of the West Coast today in a bid to clean up what's been described as one of the biggest ecological disasters since the Rena oil spill. Audio
West Coast residents still grappling with flooding aftermath
West Coast residents are continuing to grapple with the aftermath of flooding -- a week after the region was hit by record-breaking rainfall. Video, Audio
Paul Wilson to remain in prison until he’s at least 84
Police have defended their decision to let murderer Paul Wilson go after they found two knives in his car boot, the night before he killed his second victim. Wilson was sentenced today to life in… Video, Audio
Ashburton bands together in wake of mosque attacks
The Christchurch mosque attacks have sent shockwaves through the town of Ashburton, in Mid Canterbury. Its mosque was thought to be the next target for the shooter, and the tight-knit muslim community… Audio
How do we fight racism, bigotry after mosque attacks?
Four days after the terror attacks the shocked people of Christchurch are wondering how to fight racism and bigotry and make the city a better place. 200 people turned up at a public forum last night… Audio
Kids not vaccinated? Keep them at home, parents warned
Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Audio
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
Increase in measles vaccinations amid surge in Canterbury cases
More supplies of the measles vaccine are being shipped to Canterbury as thousands of people rush to the doctors for the jab amid an outbreak of the disease. Audio
Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
Christchurch reacts as police carry guns
In a rare departure from long-standing New Zealand policing practice, all front-line officers in Canterbury will be carrying sidearms from Friday. It follows two related incidents in Christchurch -… Audio
Animal advocates call for more government support
Animal advocates want the government to stump up more money to help them cope with more and more cases of animal abuse. Just yesterday a miniature horse died after being stabbed more than 40 times in… Audio
Marlborough Sounds ecologists, fishers open nature reserve
A Marlborough Sounds conservation group and fishing company have put aside their differences to open a native wildlife attraction. King Salmon has partnered with the Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Trust… Audio
1000 people run, bike, kayak in biggest ever Coast to Coast
As the clock struck seven this morning, the first hardy athletes set off on foot from from Kumara beach on a 243 kilometre mountain traverse across the South Island. Audio
Westland seeks fix over freedom campers, empty campgrounds
As the Westland District Council tries to accommodate freedom campers, campground owners in the region say their sites have become ghost towns. It's been the worst summer to date for some of them, and… Audio
Fire-fighting effort hampered by drone sightings
Efforts to put out a large fire in Christchurch were hampered by reports of a drone being flown in the area. Two helicopters battling the fire near the township of Omarama were held up because of the… Audio
Christchurch volunteers begin training to work with refugees
Christchurch is preparing to welcome the first refugees to settle in the city since the 2010 earthquake, but it needs more volunteers to help them transition into their new lives. Audio
NZers try to keep cool as hot weather lingers
Hot temperatures across the country are raising concerns among some farmers and fire crews who are hoping it won't go on too much longer. We headed out on to the road to find out how different… Video, Audio
Councillor's water bottling idea blasted by advocacy group
Water rights campaigners are strongly criticising a Christchurch city councillor's suggestion that the council get into the water bottling business. Audio
Eyewitness: New Year's drones were commercial craft
A witness to the drone incidents in Auckland on New Year's Eve believes commercial drones were involved, and says their pilots should have known better. Audio
