Katie Todd
353 Greyhound racing dogs killed, died from illness or were euthanised
A Greyhound Racing New Zealand report has revealed, for the first time, how many racing dogs were euthanised this season. 353 were killed after sustaining injuries on the racetrack, falling ill or… Audio
Canterbury Regional Council stand by water export decision
CRC stand by its decision despite a case at the High Court ruling the process followed by the Council was wrong. Audio
Govt puts nearly $120m towards billion tree-planting goal
The government has announced it's putting $118 million towards helping landowners and organisations to plant trees to fulfil its goal to plant 1 billion trees across New Zealand by 2028. Video, Audio
Fatal bullet not confirmed as coming from police gun in Darfield shooting
Police can't confirm whether it was a bullet from one of their officers which killed a Canterbury man involved in a dramatic shooting in Darfield. Video, Audio
Canterbury Rugby League wants sidelines to be booze-free
Alcohol-fuelled abuse and assaults are just some of the anti-social behaviour that Canterbury Rugby League says is making its sidelines unsafe. Audio
Ashburton struggles with unemployment
Unemployment is at a ten-year low - 3.9 percent across New Zealand. In Ashburton the unemployment rate is even lower, just under two percent don't have jobs. It might sound like good news for the… Audio
Snow falls to 400m as summer approaches
It's 12 days until summer and five weeks until Christmas - but parts of the South Island were today transformed into a winter wonderland with fresh snow falling in Otago, Southland and Canterbury. Video, Audio
Canterbury teachers on strike
Primary and intermediate teachers marching in Christchurch echoed the message of their colleagues further north - they also want pay increases and improved working conditions. But they say that their… Video, Audio
EQC inquiry ‘not a forum to determine liability’
An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission will not be pointing fingers at those responsible for failings. Instead it will be focusing on what can be done better in the future. Audio
