Sally Murphy
Canterbury farmers endure worst drought since 1980s
Water levels in Canterbury are at crucial levels, and if there isn't significant rainfall soon then farmers will face restrictions or even bans on irrigation. Audio
EQC begins settling liquefaction claims
The Earthquake Commission says it has started settling 4,000 claims for increased liquefaction vulnerability. Audio
Fears about water supply contamination in Canterbury
Canterbury residents are worried their drinking water could be contaminated if an application by ten quarries to dig even deeper is granted. Audio
Progress begins on contaminated Timaru building
The Minister for the Environment says removing 90,000 litres of toxic chemicals from a Timaru building is a priority. Audio
9am World, Pacific and Sports News for 8 June 2016
The latest world, regional Pacific news and sport. Audio
Calls for review of immigration policy
Calls for a review of New Zealand's immigration settings are widening as the number of people settling here reaches record highs Audio
Population expert urges debate over immigration numbers
A population expert says a public debate on immigration is needed, as numbers continue to reach record highs. Audio
Allegation of fish dumping
The Federation of Commercial Fisherman say recent allegations of fish dumping are not a fair representation of the industry. Audio
Ashburton group continues fight to export water
The Ashburton group battling plans to allow water from the town's aquifer to be bottled and sold overseas says it has enough public backing to continue the fight. Audio
Alpine Adventures helicopters grounded for two weeks
Safety concerns have led the Civil Aviation Authority to ground all Alpine Adventures helicopters, after a crash on Fox Glacier last year. Audio
Double murderer sentenced to 27 years
The man who murdererd two women at the Ashburton WINZ office, Russell John Tully, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Reporter Sally Murphy was at the sentencing. Audio
Police - sex workers could hold key to Rakaia hom
The police in Christchurch believe sex workers in the city could hold the key to solve the investigation into Renee Duckmanton's death. Audio
Police cordon off victim's home
22-year-old Renee Duckmanton's badly burned body was found on Sunday morning near Rakaia: her family say she will be remembered for her beautiful smile. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Police say woman's death in Rakaia homicide
The police are now treating the death of a woman whose body was found on the side of a Canterbury road as a homicide. Audio
Canterbury investigation focused on homicide
The police are treating their investigation into the discovery of a body near a hedge in South Canterbury last night as a homicide. Audio
Police cordon remains after body is found
A police cordon remains in place near the Rakaia River in Canterbury this morning after the discovery of a woman's body yesterday. Audio
DOC profits from native timber felled in cyclone
The Department of Conservation has made over $1 million harvesting native timber which fell during a cyclone on the West Coast. Audio
Canterbury winter-fishing ban put in place
In a country first, a ban on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to degrading water quality comes into force this week. Audio
Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance reopens
People can walk over Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance once again, after nearly seven million dollars in earthquake repairs. Audio
Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Audio
