Canterbury Region
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
Govt 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
'It's the shop window': Farmers, breeders rue A&P Show decision
The animal showing circuit has been left devastated by the cancellation of the Canterbury A&P show.
Lianne Dalziel on mosque attacks movie: 'I'm just so outraged'
The mayor of Christchurch is calling plans for a movie on the mosque attacks a travesty.
Hundreds of insurance claims following Canterbury floods
Rural insurance provider FMG says it's received about 300 claims to do with the floods in Canterbury.
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could… Audio
Ash-Leigh Campbell: a rising star in dairy farming
In just a few years, the 30-year-old Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year has gone from interning to running the show at Ngāi Tahu Farming's huge Te Whenua Hou dairy development in North Canterbury… Audio
Ten years after: Marking a major milestone in Christchurch
Commemorating the anniversary of the deadly Canterbury quake was a huge undertaking for the media this week. Video, Audio
Mackenzie District council to start using dual name of Takapō/Tekapo
The Mackenzie District Mayor says the council will start using the dual names of Tekapo and Takapō despite a recent survey showing resistance to a change.
Is the moose out there?
A Canterbury black panther, mysterious moose sightings in Fiordland - and big cats reportedly roaming rurally in the South Island. All of these have been reported by serious news outlets this past… Video, Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate, it spans several islands, Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu and Wharekauri, with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio
Critics label China's NZ ads as propaganda
The latest advertising campaign by the Chinese Consulate in a prominent Christchurch newspaper is being described as propaganda and untrue.
Quarantunes: Life 'comes up roses' for Fiona Pears under lockdown
Christchurch violinist Fiona Pears has had the thrill of her life during lockdown, performing with her hero Roby Lakatos. With her usual opportunities to perform cut off, Fiona took a punt and… Video