Logan Church
Shouting match over Chch water issues
Tempers flared in Canterbury Regional Council as opponents to two water bottling plants told the council why they shouldn't go ahead. Video, Audio
Christchurch boss shouts all 40 employees a trip to Las Vegas
The boss of Christchurch's Paul Kelly Motor Company is taking every single one of his employees on an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas for his car dealership's 20th anniversary. Video, Audio
Canterbury mayors luke warm on new rate for stadium
Canterbury mayors say their ratepayers are already paying for earthquake recovery, roading, water and storm water infrastructure, so a shiny new Christchurch stadium is way down the priority list. Video, Audio
Chch Metro Sports and stadium "on track" - government
A scaled down, less expensive plan for the project has been presented which Minister Megan Woods says will open by 2021. Video, Audio
Row in eastern Christchurch over proposed school zone changes
Some Christchurch families feel betrayed and fear they will be out of pocket if the Ministry of Education goes ahead with a proposal to change Shirley Boys School and Avonside Girls School zones. Audio
Christchurch's newly-chlorinated water not to everyone's taste
Christchurch residents say their drinking water tastes and smells like a swimming pool, and is giving them headaches and inflaming skin conditions since it was chlorinated last month. Video, Audio
Cheers, jeers as Renee Duckmanton's murderer sentenced
Gambian-born butcher, Sainey Marong, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of sex worker Renee Duckmanton in Christchurch in 2016. Video, Audio
Minister wants third party to help solve hunger strike
Peter Glasson today began a hunger strike in front of Southern Response's Christchurch headquarters, after years of fighting with the government owned insurer to have his policy honoured. Video, Audio
Christchurch's new QEII sports facility to open next month
The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio
Nurses protest outside Christchurch Hospital over pay, staffing problems
Nurses are continuing to rally outside hospitals in protest against a lack of investment in health care, but not all nurses are happy with how the union is handling ongoing negotiations. Video, Audio
Hundreds of tourists stranded at Christchurch Airport
Hundreds of angry, stranded Malaysia Airlines passengers say they've had no support from the airline after bad weather in Auckland forced their flight to land in Christchurch last night. Video, Audio
Strong winds topple caravans on West Coast
While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio
Easter business boost to Cyclone-hit Golden Bay
Some Golden Bay businesses say they've seen a big boost in tourist numbers over Easter. The area was devastated by Cyclone Gita on February 20 and slips cut off the district's only access road over… Audio
Water chlorinating underway in Christchurch
The process of flushing Christchurch's water supply with chlorine is underway, ending its reign as the only major New Zealand city not to treat its water. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for first time since resignation
Christchurch's Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews speaks out for the first time since announcing she was stepping down after leading the Christchurch diocese for 10 years. Video, Audio
'Texit': Ratepayer rebellion brewing in Christchurch
A ratepayers rebellion is brewing in Christchurch. Templeton residents say they are fed up with the lack of support from the Christchurch City Council in their fight against a proposed Fulton Hogan… Audio
Feral goats targeted in Banks Peninsula plan
Some Banks Peninsula farmers say feral goats are becoming an increasingly serious problem, although a new Canterbury Regional Council Plan could help eradicate the pest once and for all. Despite… Audio
Goats an increasingly serious pest on Banks Peninsula
Some Banks Peninsula farmers say feral goats are becoming an increasingly serious problem, although a new Canterbury Regional Council plan could help eradicate the pest once and for all. Hundreds of… Audio
Retirement home protests bus stop removal
Residents of the Diana Isaac village are outraged and today marched on the Canterbury Regional Council buildings armed with a 600-signature petition, saying the Orbiter bus is a lifeline and cannot be… Video, Audio
Lyttelton Port workers protest alleged 'illegal lockout'
Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Video, Audio