Logan Church
Chch ambulance officers: 'Please stop assaulting us'
A bad batch of synthetic drugs continues to wreak havoc in Christchurch, as ambulance officers say they're finding themselves busier and in increasingly violent situations. They have a simple message… Video, Audio
NZ's finest foods being prepped for Royal dinner
Crayfish, paua and beef are all on the menu for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they dine at Government House next week - our reporter Logan Church visited the kitchen to see how preparations are… Video, Audio
Chch council asks residents to conserve water to get chlorine out
An embattled Christchurch City Council says its now up to its residents to help it get chlorine out of the city's water supply. Video, Audio
Synthetics 'survivors' turn to touch rugby to help get over drugs
In amongst the horror of synthetic drugs, which the NZ Drug Foundation calls a public health emergency, is a touch rugby team aiming to make a difference. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
West Coast locals on whether Maureen Pugh is 'f***ing useless'
The former Westland Mayor was National's candidate for the West Coast - Tasman electorate in the 2014 election and is now a list MP. What do people in her area think? Video, Audio
Christchurch locals quizzed on Bridges, Ross scandal
People in Christchurch told reporter Logan Church they weren't very impressed with Simon Bridges or Jami-Lee Ross. Audio
An 86yo woman’s mission to cast a vote for Bird of the Year
Frustrated at not being able to vote online for the prestigious, sometimes scandalous Bird of the Year competition because she doesn't have a computer, 86-year-old Nicky Dunne took things into her own… Video, Audio
Christchurch’s new $92m library opens to much fanfare
Christchurch’s new $92m central city library opened today – replacing the former library which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. But as Logan Church discovers, with sewing suites, a TV wall… Video, Audio
New Canterbury earthquake help hub opens
The government is hoping a new one-stop shop will help homeowners in Canterbury still struggling with insurance claims, but as Logan Church reports, this isn't the first initiative of its kind in the… Video, Audio
Police seek overseas help on Pike River
Police, hoping to re-enter the Pike River mine, are looking for international advice on the best way to forensically examine it once they're inside. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Dodgy synthetic drugs blamed for Christchurch death
St John Ambulance today revealed that a recent death is being linked to the same synthetic drugs which have put 19 other people in hospital. Video, Audio
Rakautara residents threaten legal action against govt
While much of the damage in Rakautara is being repaired, five homeowners have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to a nearby cliff that is unstable. Video, Audio
Synthetic drug 'bad batch' users continue to pour into hospital
Canterbury DHB said it has had around 20 people arrive at its emergency department - some critically ill - after taking the drug. Video, Audio
Displaced Kaikoura residents want payout but council has no money
A dangerous cliff in Rakautara has forced five homeowners out of their homes or holiday homes, after it rained boulders down on them during the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. Video, Audio
10 people in Chch hospital after smoking synthetics
Police are knocking on drug dealers' doors looking for a bad batch of synthetics, after 10 people, some suffering seizures and heart attacks, were admitted to hospital in Christchurch after smoking… Video, Audio
'Bula' trademark causes outcry in NZ
The commonly-used Fijian greeting has been trademarked this month by United States businessman Ross Kashtan, who runs a kava bar as well as the 'Bula Kafe' in Florida. Video, Audio
Quake hit Rakautara residents say no to moving back
People living in Rakautara, north of Kaikoura, were forced out of their homes after the 2016 quake - told they couldn't return due to the instability of the cliff behind their houses. Last night they… Video, Audio
What to look out for when buying a house in Christchurch
Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners have discovered extensive damage to the on-sold properties they purchased after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Licenced Building Practictioner Dan Paltridge talks to… Video, Audio
On-sold, broken home forces owner to seek help on Facebook
It was meant to be her forever home, but the house Angela Smalley purchased last year could leave her in financial ruin. The Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to seek an angel investor to help… Video, Audio
Conduct complaint lodged against Chch councillor
Christchurch City Council's chief executive has laid a formal complaint against councillor David East, who has publicly said he believes the city's District Plan has been tampered with. The coastal… Video, Audio