Christchurch
18 traffic lights fitted out at CHCH intersection
A single intersection in the Christchurch CBD has been fitted with 19 traffic lights - bafflying passersby. Audio
Truck driver sentenced for second cyclist death
A truck driver has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of a cyclist, for a second time. Video
Jail for Christchurch man who took up-skirt images
A man who took photos up women's skirts in a Christchurch shopping mall has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Landslide victory for Christchurch's Dalziel
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has been returned for a second term in a landslide victory.
Chch Town Hall: 'It's going to be better than it ever was'
The $127 million repair job to Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Town Hall has nearly hit the half-way mark. Video
Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark
Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark. Video, Audio
New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
Council pays $880k in fees for failed asset sale
A Christchurch City Council-owned business spent $880,000 in fees in its attempt to sell one of its companies.
Dalziel takes asset sales off table
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel used a candidates' debate against anti-asset sale challenger John Minto to take the issue firmly off the table.
Christchurch mayoralty rivals Dalziel and Minto debate issues
We talk to Christchurch mayoralty candidates, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel and her challenger, the veteran activist John Minto. Audio
Christchurch mayor declares asset sales off the table
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes asset sales off the table in debate with challenger John Minto. Audio
Chch Council denies inaction over chlorination of water
Christchurch City Council denies sitting on its hands over chlorinating drinking water coming from wells that pose a high contamination risk. Christchurch Local Government reporter Conan Young… Video, Audio
Large fire at Christchurch electronics company
Two cleaners raised the alarm about a fire after a light apparently exploded at Tait Communications' Christchurch office.
All Blacks vs South Africa test match in Christchurch
Christchurch is readying itself for tomorrow night's first class rugby match between the All Blacks and Springboks; it's the first time since 2007 the teams have faced each other in the city - and… Audio
Chch elderly struggle to travel to hospital appointments
Some elderly Christchurch residents are having to pay $60 to taxi to hospital appointments after their local services shifted from Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital. Audio
Springsteen to play first South Island concert in February
"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is set to play his first ever South Island concert next February on the eve of the six-year anniversary of the Canterbury quake. Video, Audio
Springsteen to play in Chch on eve of quake anniversary
The Boss is back - and he and his band, the E Street band, are going to Christchurch on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Canterbury earthquake this summer. Audio
Christchurch rebuilds his electoral map
This year's Christchurch City Council elections could see some surprises after a radical redrawing of the city's electoral boundries.
Chch City Council won't back down on property reports
Christchurch City Council is not backing down on including warnings on property reports about their vulnerability to sea level rise. Video, Audio
Billions promised, nothing built in Chch deal
Almost a year on from a deal with a Chinese company to invest billions of dollars in the Christchurch rebuild there are still no projects signed up.
