Katie Todd
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
Canterbury Rugby League wants sidelines to be booze-free
Alcohol-fuelled abuse and assaults are just some of the anti-social behaviour that Canterbury Rugby League says is making its sidelines unsafe. Audio
Ashburton struggles with unemployment
Unemployment is at a ten-year low - 3.9 percent across New Zealand. In Ashburton the unemployment rate is even lower, just under two percent don't have jobs. It might sound like good news for the… Audio
Snow falls to 400m as summer approaches
It's 12 days until summer and five weeks until Christmas - but parts of the South Island were today transformed into a winter wonderland with fresh snow falling in Otago, Southland and Canterbury. Video, Audio
Canterbury teachers on strike
Primary and intermediate teachers marching in Christchurch echoed the message of their colleagues further north - they also want pay increases and improved working conditions. But they say that their… Video, Audio
EQC inquiry ‘not a forum to determine liability’
An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission will not be pointing fingers at those responsible for failings. Instead it will be focusing on what can be done better in the future. Audio
