Logan Church
Gloriavale sex abuser granted name suppression extension
The man, in his forties, was arrested in September on two charges of unlawful sexual connection and two charges of indecent assault. RNZ reporter Logan Church was at court. Video, Audio
Milford Track 'disgusting' with human waste - DoC contractor
Human waste and toilet paper is littering the Milford Track, as another busy summer tourist season approaches, says a Department of Conservation contractor. About 14,000 people hike the South Island… Audio
Police pull support for Christchurch residential prostitution ban
The Police will no longer support a proposed sex-worker bylaw that would ban prostitutes from working in residential neighbourhoods. Audio
Timaru residents furious over looming log burner ban
The Canterbury Regional Council is planning to ban log burners more than 15 years old by the end of October, in an effort to address the city's air pollution. Video, Audio
First freight chugs into Chch from Picton since Kaikoura quake
The first freight train since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake has chugged into Christchurch, after an historic 348 kilometre journey from Picton. Video, Audio
Mental health, education dominate Christchurch Pasifika debate
Christchurch's Pasifika community have made it clear to National and Labour's Pacific spokespeople they want better mental health services and more commitment to teaching Pacific languages in schools… Audio
Heritage groups relieved about Chch cathedral decision
Christchurch is being promised that workers will finally start rebuilding the city's wrecked Cathedral by Christmas. Audio
Decision on Christchurch Cathedral imminent
The Anglican Synod is underway in Christchurch, with a decision about the future of the city's quake-stricken Cathedral expected as soon as tomorrow. Audio
New Christchurch shops, bars and restaurants give locals more choice
Several major stores in The Crossing, a mutli-million-dollar shopping complex, will open this week, as will several new bars and restaurants alongside the Avon River. Audio
Westland Mayor slams climate change report
A draft Ministry for the Environment report warns local government needs to take action now to avoid the social and economic harm from coastal hazards in the future. The leaked report, obtained by the… Audio
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign. Video, Audio
Old Christchurch stadium seats sold off
Work has finally begun dismantling Lancaster Park in Christchurch, six years after it was damaged beyond repair in the February earthquake. It comes at the same time the city's leaders debate what a… Audio
Otago farm quarantined after deadly cow disease discovered
The farm in North Otago is the first one outside of Canterbury to be infected with the disease mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Southshore at risk: 'We would basically be underwater'
Christchurch suburb Southshore is being left at the mercy of the Pacific Ocean by the city council, some residents say. Video, Audio
Christchurch man sentenced for shooting mother & daughter
Douglas Anderson Roake has been sentenced to 13 years and eight months in jail for shooting a mother and daughter in Rolleston near Christchurch earlier this year. Audio
New documentary targets Canterbury's waterways
Documentary makers' film about water quality challenges the Government to take the issue more seriously. Video, Audio
PM staying quiet on 450 texts to Todd Barclay’s staff member
Prime Minister Bill English will not join Checkpoint to discuss the 450 texts he sent to Glenys Dickson in the months leading up to her resignation. John Campbell investigates. Video, Audio
PM announces details around new Christchurch convention centre
Bill English was in Christchurch today, where he opened a new building at the city's major polytech, met students and made announcements about the city's proposed $240 million Convention Centre. Audio
Christchurch Council considering charging park bootcamps
Sporting enthusiasts who are inappropriately using Christchurch's parks could land everyone with fees for using public spaces. Video, Audio
Christchurch red zone residents welcome court ruling on payouts
Uninsured property owners in Christchurch's redzone hope a landmark court ruling will mean the Government finally pays them for their homes. Logan Church reports. Audio
