Logan Church
Rukuhia War Letters
Rukuhia Homestead is just south of Hamilton. It's been owned by the Glenn family since 1925 and when Val Glenn moved into what had been her grandparents house, she found a box of letters written…
AudioProstitutes forcing Chch community into lockdown
After the earthquake many sex workers moved north of the CBD into residential areas. But six years on some haven't left and residents have had enough. Audio
Timaru school pulls out of HPV vaccinations
A Timaru school has withdrawn from a programme which vaccinates students against HPV citing concerns over student safety and parental choice. Audio
Baldwin St residents say steepest street now a safety risk
The world's steepest street seems to have become a victim of its own success, with residents reporting chaos as tourists block access to their properties and even trampling through their gardens. Audio
Cockatoo's encounter with Cyclone Debbie makes world headlines
A cockatoo's survival story has made world headlines after it suffered through Cyclone Debbie, before it was rescued by photographer Alix Sweeny. Video, Audio
Council criticised over plan to rezone land for housing
A plan to rezone 125 hectares of low lying land in Christchurch faces opposition, with critics saying enough land is already available for housing in the city, as our Christchurch reporter Logan… Audio
Passengers buzzing after inaugural Southern Lights flight
Stunning images were taken when 130 astronomy buffs caught the first commercial flight to see the Aurora Australias last night. Video, Audio
Queenstown residents torn over Otago and Southland anniversary
Confusion reigns on Otago's anniversary day today....with locals confused about whether or not to observe it. The tourist town is in the Otago district, but in the past, some businesses have followed… Audio
Wanaka retailers celebrate Easter Sunday trading victory
Wanaka retailers are celebrating the news that they can finally open for business on Easter Sunday after years of having to shut their doors - unlike shops in neighbouring Queentown. Video, Audio
Canterbury DHB ends contract with Compass after 13 years
Canterbury DHB will now manage catering services in house, which it says will save money and give it more control. Audio
Nearly 15k raised for family of man killed by tourist driver
An American tourist will appear in the Nelson District Court on Monday after crashing into Steve Jayes in the Tasman District this week. Audio
Christchurch cycleways disastrous for St Albans business
The Christchurch City Council is investing $156 million in 13 cycleways across the city, in a post-earthquake overhaul of the city's transport network. Audio
Pomegranate Kitchen working with refugees
A Wellington woman is working to help refugees by giving them jobs at her catering business. Our reporter, Logan Church, went along to see what is was all about. Audio
Wellingtonians are divided over Bill English's response
Opposition parties have called Bill English's response weak. Wellingtonians are divided. Audio
