Canterbury Region
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
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…
AudioTen 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
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, AudioMackenzie 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
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, AudioParty 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
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 1: Four Widows
We meet our four widows of shuhada—Farah, Neha, Muhubo and Hamimah—and learn about their marriages, their challenges, and how they are dealing with their grief six months after the attacks. Audio
Widows of Shuhada | Trailer - Listen Now on RNZ.co.nz
On 15 March 2019, dozens of women hovered in the female section of Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque as their time of worship became a time of terror, shocking the nation to its core. Audio
Warren Feeney on 20 years of Scape Public Art
Long gone are the days when bronze statues of famous people were the face of public art in our cities. For the past 20 years dozens of public artworks have changed the face of Christchurch and… Audio, Gallery
Disappointment as Bishop decides to demolish Chch cathedral
Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was set to be repaired following the Canterbury earthquakes, but the new Bishop Paul Martin has decided it's too expensive and has decided to rebuild closer… Video, Audio
Christchurch gas blast: Two victims still in hospital
Two people are still in hospital following the gas explosion that obliterated a Northwood home nearly two weeks ago.
Crown returns key projects to Christchurch City Council's care
The Crown has handed over the bus interchange, the metro bus facility and the residential red-zone to Christchurch City Council as part of the Global Settlement Agreement. Audio
Social housing residents sick of freezing, mouldy homes
Residents living in a Christchurch social housing complex say black mould and freezing conditions are harming their physical and mental health - and they've had enough. Eleisha Foon visited the… Audio
The Mixtape: Mark Vanilau
Mark Vanilau is this week's mixtape selector. A keyboardist and singer in his own right, Mark has work with Dave Dobbyn, Warren Maxwell, Hollie Smith and Ladi6. He shares his songs and stories with… Audio
Refugees' plea to NZ
In this episode of Voices; we meet refugees from a one party state in Africa who have newly settled in Canterbury and hope that New Zealand can do more for loved ones left behind. Produced by Sara… Audio