Stories by Logan Church

It was meant to be her forever home, but the house Angela Smalley purchased last year could leave her in financial ruin. The Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to seek an angel investor to help… Video, Audio

Christchurch City Council's chief executive has laid a formal complaint against councillor David East, who has publicly said he believes the city's District Plan has been tampered with. The coastal… Video, Audio

Natasha Senior, 14, has taken out the top prize at the YMCAWalk The Line catwalk over the weekend, taking away a $2000 scholarship to pursue a career in fashion. Video, Audio

A Filipino construction worker, who came to Christchurch for a better life says he's been been bullied, kicked in the back and hit in the head at work, but had no choice to put up with it, or lose his… Video, Audio

Theatre producer Michael Bell has got permission to build a temporary theatre complex using shipping containers, a giant tent, and temporary staging, right in the heart of the partially completed… Video, Audio

Christchurch City Council is pushing back against a suggestion that control of water networks could be taken off local authorities. Video, Audio

Crown rebuild agency Otakaro will begin guided walking tours tomorrow to showcase the inner city. But, as Logan Church reports, some people are questioning whether there is anything to show off at… Video, Audio

Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Audio

After months of delays the Court Theatre is named as the priority development for the Christchurch's new performing arts precinct, but one theatre producer says the decision is a 'big mistake.' Video, Audio

There are growing calls for the cash-strapped Kaikōura district to be divvied up between its neighbours. Video, Audio

A second hard winter is on its way for some Kaikōura businesses, after a summer season interrupted by cyclones and other wild weather. Some are wondering how they will keep their doors open. Logan… Video, Audio

Several homeowners in Rakautara, north of Kaikoura, have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to an unstable cliff. They say they have no idea what to do, and blame the… Video, Audio

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has asked staff to look at lowering chlorine levels following complaints from hundreds of residents who say it's irritating their skin and eyes. Video, Audio

Residents of the Diana Isaac village are outraged and today marched on the Canterbury Regional Council buildings armed with a 600-signature petition, saying the Orbiter bus is a lifeline and cannot be… Video, Audio

Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Video, Audio

After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio

Sports clubs which use a popular community park are furious that they stand to lose their grounds if a development goes ahead. Video, Audio

The small island nation will face Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, after beating New Zealand in Hamilton last week. Video, Audio

Original staff who established and steered the Tranz Alpine Express were on board the renowned train today as it weaved through the Southern Alps. Logan Church went along for the ride. Video, Audio

Christchurch suburb Southshore is being left at the mercy of the Pacific Ocean by the city council, some residents say. Video, Audio

Documentary makers' film about water quality challenges the Government to take the issue more seriously. Video, Audio