Canterbury
Christchurch rates rise 'navigates choppy financial waters' - Mayor
Christchurch City Council has adopted a rates rise below 10 percent in its 2024 to 2034 Long Term Plan.
Community hopes Lauren Dickason sentencing will help healing process
A neighbour says the Timaru community has been through a dark time after Lauren Dickason killed her three young children. Audio
As it happened: Lauren Dickason sentenced for murder of three daughters
She will begin her sentence in an inpatient care and treatment facility as a special patient due to her mental condition.
Doubts linger despite funding boost for Christchurch Arts Centre
One councillor says the funding will give its trustees "breathing space to get it right".
Alleged illegal cigarette factory uncovered in Christchurch
Customs and police stumbled upon the factory when investigating a burglary of 80kg of tobacco.
Tony Ryan's Matariki cluster of Kiwi compositions
Tony Ryan talks to Bryan Crump about a 'constellation of New Zealand compositions' he's conducting in Christchurch this Matariki weekend with the Resonance Ensemble. Audio
Debt free: Charlene's mission to become a saver
Charlene, a stay-at-home mum with four children, had amassed over $60,000 in debt. How did she manage to turn things around? Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
From the fresh produce markets - Glenn Forsyth tells Nathan Rarere about the Oakley family who have grown potatoes in Canterbury for six generations. Audio
Shortlist of possible names for Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral released
Seven possible names have been shortlisted for the new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch.
‘It’s our New Year’: A Matariki Panel featuring three innovative Toi Māori stars
As Aotearoa prepares itself to celebrate the official Matariki holiday RNZ’s Culture 101 takes a tour across the country to check in on how three leading figures in Toi Māori’s are celebrating. Audio
Christ Church Cathedral lowers seismic rating to lessen $114m rebuild shortfall
The church will also sell off land and buildings to fill the financial gap.
Tīrama Mai festival lights up Christchurch for Matariki
Illuminated artworks, musical soundscapes, lightboxes, and interactive installations are back in Ōtautahi to celebrate the Māori new year.
Get your skates on
People in the small farming community of Staveley in Canterbury are hoping their newly upgraded ice rink can stand up to global warming after locals pitched in to pay for a new refrigeration system. Video, Audio
Get your skates on
People in the small farming community of Staveley in Canterbury are hoping their newly upgraded ice rink can stand up to global warming after locals pitched in to pay for a new refrigeration system.
AudioChristchurch council manages to settle on rates rise under 10%
The cost of living crisis is a major reason the council has worked hard to pare back its budget.
'Making my own choices': Gloriavale leaver discovers new life working at Timaru bakery
Lianna MacFarlane has come second in a national pie contest after starting out as a bakery cleaner and working her way up. Audio
Christchurch councillors decide to exit LGNZ
Councillors at a meeting today decided to longer be part of LGNZ, after its annual membership costs rose by more than $20,000.
Household's recycling bins confiscated after 'extreme' rule breaking
The household was accused of putting out multiple yellow and red bins to dump 480kg of rubbish and becoming abusive when approached about it.
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… Audio
New Christchurch Airport set to cost in the millions
Over 200,000 more passengers expected at Christchurch Airport next summer as the terminal gets a makeover.
