Christchurch
Lime to add 300 more e-scooters to Christchurch footpaths
Lime has won a big victory today in Christchurch, with the city council agreeing to boost scooter numbers from 700 to 1000. This comes not long after the scooters were removed from Dunedin and… Video, Audio
Man shot by police allegedly fired at officers twice before
The man who sparked a shoot-out with police in Christchurch last night was on the run after allegedly firing at officers on two previous occasions. He is in a serious but stable condition after police… Video, Audio
Rest home residents squeezed out by new development
The owners of a Christchurch retirement village say it's been a difficult decision to ask residents to leave because its new rest home can't accommodate them all but deny it's because they haven't… Video, Audio
Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on
Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit. Audio
Al Park - Better Already
Al Park has been a stalwart of the Christchurch music scene for a considerable number of years. Trevor Reekie sits down with Al and Adam McGrath to talk about the new tribute album Better Already -… Audio
Fire-fighting effort hampered by drone sightings
Efforts to put out a large fire in Christchurch were hampered by reports of a drone being flown in the area. Two helicopters battling the fire near the township of Omarama were held up because of the… Audio
SH1, south of Christchurch closed due to fires
Several fires which closed SH1 south of Christchurch have been contained, but the road remains closed. NZTA is warning people to avoid the area completely. Audio
Fires close SH1 in Templeton, Christchurch
Multiple fires have closed State Highway One near Templeton in Christchurch, while hot wind is blowing smoke widely through the area. Fire and Emergency's North Mid Canterbury manager Mike Johns joins… Audio
Christchurch volunteers begin training to work with refugees
Christchurch is preparing to welcome the first refugees to settle in the city since the 2010 earthquake, but it needs more volunteers to help them transition into their new lives. Audio
Horror crash in Christchurch
A horror crash in Christchurch last night left three teenagers as young as 13 dead, and two police officers injured. A stolen car crashed into a tree and burst into flames after fleeing from the… Audio
Christchurch developer optimistic after new openings
A prominent Christchurch developer hopes the central city will really come alive this year as the rebuild continues.
Free Theatre may have found a home in time for Christmas
Free Theatre Christchurch has been battling to survive at a time when many of the city's smallest theatre companies are struggling to find venues to perform in and are often at the mercy of… Video, Audio
Five hospitalised after early morning multi-car crash
It isn't clear how many cars were involved in the crash, which emergency services were called to at 1.30am.
Armed officer guarding Christchurch property after death
As an investigation into a man's death continues, an armed police officer is guarding a Christchurch home.
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel to stand for another term
Lianne Dalziel says the decision to stand for another term wasn't an easy decision to make.
Two dead in car crash on the outskirts of Christchurch
A crash between a car and a truck about 10am today has left two people dead and one hospitalised.
Christchurch post office saved from closure by volunteers
When a Christchurch suburb faced losing its post office two years ago, it took drastic action - to keep it open with volunteers. Video, Audio
Coastal Pacific Rail Line reopens
South Islanders are celebrating the reopening of the Coastal Pacific Rail Line, which was wrecked by the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake. Video, Audio
Restored Kaikōura train ‘the best it’s ever been’
The first passenger train from Piction to Christchurch since the devastating Kaikōura earthquake has arrived in the Garden City - Kathy Templeman was on board and says it was an emotional experience.
…Court strikes putting people in danger – lawyer
A Christchurch defence lawyer whose client was rushed by gang associates during a court appearance this morning, believes industrial action by court staff is putting people in danger. Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
