Conan Young
Campaign against Christianity in the classroom
Campaigners against religious education in state schools handed out pamphlets warning parents outside a Christchurch school today, but those who teach say they were spreading misinformation. Audio
Parents not aware of religious teaching at Riccarton school
The Secular Education Network has said it will be handing out pamphlets outside Wharenui School in Riccarton, to alert parents that their children might be subject to a Christian education programme… Audio
Librarians asked to do more for homeless
In Auckland, people with no address can access a space where they can leave their books overnight, a book club, a film night, and a blog where people can talk about what it's like to be homeless. Video, Audio
New Christchurch cycleway blamed for accident
The cycleway, part of a $3.5 million redevelopment of St Asaph Street, has been open less than a year but has been plagued with problems. Video, Audio
Overdue rates in Christchurch up 41 percent in a year
There's been a huge increase in the number of Christchurch residents struggling to pay their rates bills. In the year to the end of June, 24,000 owed the council money, up 41 percent on 12 months… Audio
Regional council offices occupied by water protestors
Nearly 100 protestors stormed the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today demanding an improvement to the region's waterways. Audio
Cause of Christchurch fire that injured 10 likely accidental
The home on upmarket Clifton Hill was an AirB&B and was being rented out by a group of Malaysian tourists when it was gutted in a fire. Video, Audio
Music used to treat post-traumatic stress in Christchurch
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra was keen to help and has teamed up with Banks Ave School and put on a concert. Video, Audio
Chch council to retire 52 petrol cars in favour of car sharing
The days of owning a car may be numbered in Christchurch thanks to a new car sharing scheme. Video, Audio
Nick Smith squatting sculpture to go on the road
The five-metre sculpture of the Environment Minister squatting over a glass of water will be driven to Nelson and displayed next to Nick Smith's stand at the local farmers market. Video, Audio
Art is 'our voice' - maker of Nick Smith squatting statue
A controversial giant statue of Environment Minister Nick Smith arrived at Environment Canterbury's doorstep on Monday morning. Audio
Eleventh hour change by IAG over Chch quake deadline
Hundreds of Christchurch residents with quake damaged homes could be caught out after IAG revealed it is going to apply a statute of limitations defence against future claims, starting from tomorrow.
…Fishers consider court action over cameras on boats
A group of fishermen are considering court action to put a stop to the use of cameras and GPS tracking to monitor their every move. Audio
Christchurch Adventure Park promises to rise from the ashes
Christchurch's Adventure Park was only open for eight weeks before the Port Hills fire swept through the area. Now, it's promising to rise again from the ashes and re-open this summer. Video, Audio
Anglican Church throws govt a curve ball over Chch cathedral
The Anglican church is considering gifting the Christ Church Cathedral to the Government, effectively handing it the responsibility for the $104m restoration of the city's most famous building. Video, Audio
Farming cows indoors trialled in Canterbury
Farming cows indoors is being trialled in Canterbury as a way to stop effluent polluting waterways - not everybody is happy about the idea, with some labelling it factory farming. Audio
Growing risk of water contamination in Canterbury
Selwyn District residents were told at a meeting on Thursday there's a growing risk of drinking water in the area becoming contaminated as more dairy cows are farmed in the area. RNZ reporter Conan… Audio
Hundreds cheer Crusaders on their return to Christchurch
Huge crowds turned out to welcome the Crusaders back to Christchurch after their Super Rugby final win. Video, Audio
New school site opposed by residents
A plan to rebuild Redcliffs School on a popular park has outraged some residents. Video, Audio
Christchurch council third in country to adopt living wage
Christchurch City Council commits to paying employees the living wage, benefitting 470 staff. Video, Audio
