Katie Todd
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
Increase in measles vaccinations amid surge in Canterbury cases
More supplies of the measles vaccine are being shipped to Canterbury as thousands of people rush to the doctors for the jab amid an outbreak of the disease. Audio
Concern about temporary arming of Canterbury police
A directive for all Canterbury's frontline police to carry pistols has raised debate, with some saying it was a step too far. Audio
Chch police to remain armed until wanted man arrested
Canterbury police say the decision to carry firearms is due to heightened risk, but their reaction has raised questions about how often New Zealand police could carry firearms in the future. Audio
Christchurch reacts as police carry guns
In a rare departure from long-standing New Zealand policing practice, all front-line officers in Canterbury will be carrying sidearms from Friday. It follows two related incidents in Christchurch -… Audio
Animal advocates call for more government support
Animal advocates want the government to stump up more money to help them cope with more and more cases of animal abuse. Just yesterday a miniature horse died after being stabbed more than 40 times in… Audio
Marlborough Sounds ecologists, fishers open nature reserve
A Marlborough Sounds conservation group and fishing company have put aside their differences to open a native wildlife attraction. King Salmon has partnered with the Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Trust… Audio
1000 people run, bike, kayak in biggest ever Coast to Coast
As the clock struck seven this morning, the first hardy athletes set off on foot from from Kumara beach on a 243 kilometre mountain traverse across the South Island. Audio
Westland seeks fix over freedom campers, empty campgrounds
As the Westland District Council tries to accommodate freedom campers, campground owners in the region say their sites have become ghost towns. It's been the worst summer to date for some of them, and… 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
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
NZers try to keep cool as hot weather lingers
Hot temperatures across the country are raising concerns among some farmers and fire crews who are hoping it won't go on too much longer. We headed out on to the road to find out how different… Video, Audio
Councillor's water bottling idea blasted by advocacy group
Water rights campaigners are strongly criticising a Christchurch city councillor's suggestion that the council get into the water bottling business. Audio
Eyewitness: New Year's drones were commercial craft
A witness to the drone incidents in Auckland on New Year's Eve believes commercial drones were involved, and says their pilots should have known better. Audio
A very vegan Christmas
Last week we brought a story about pavlova - just how much people love them or hate them. But what does Christmas look, or taste like, if you don't eat eggs, or meat, or butter or cream or indeed… Audio
Visa application changes aimed at helping regions secure workers
Immigration Minister Ian Lees Galloway has revealed plans to streamline the visa application process for overseas workers to make it easier for regions and industries struggling with labour shortages.
…353 Greyhound racing dogs killed, died from illness or were euthanised
A Greyhound Racing New Zealand report has revealed, for the first time, how many racing dogs were euthanised this season. 353 were killed after sustaining injuries on the racetrack, falling ill or… Audio
Canterbury Regional Council stand by water export decision
CRC stand by its decision despite a case at the High Court ruling the process followed by the Council was wrong. Audio
Govt puts nearly $120m towards billion tree-planting goal
The government has announced it's putting $118 million towards helping landowners and organisations to plant trees to fulfil its goal to plant 1 billion trees across New Zealand by 2028. Video, Audio
Fatal bullet not confirmed as coming from police gun in Darfield shooting
Police can't confirm whether it was a bullet from one of their officers which killed a Canterbury man involved in a dramatic shooting in Darfield. Video, Audio
