Rachel Graham
OIO approves sale of Mount White Station lease
Back country hikers say the government has missed the perfect opportunity to correct a century-old mistake and ensure one of the South Island's most beautiful spots went back into the public hands. Audio
Christchurch red zone decision one step closer
The decision on what to do with Christchurch's earthquake damaged redzone is one step closer, with the end of the public consultation period on the plan for the area. Over the past month Christchurch… Audio
Fixing Christchurch's water system could cost $40m
Securing Christchurch's water system, and ultimately stopping chlorination could cost as much as $40 million - almost double what the council has already approved. Audio
Pavilions proposed in new plan for Chch's Cathedral Square
Regenerate Christchurch has come up with a master plan to rejuvenate Christchurch's Cathedral Square, including a proposal for a large pavilion covering part of the area, but it doesn't know how it… Audio
EQC Minister calls for immediate changes after damning report
The report says EQC staff have no confidence in their own data, the organisation needs to treat its customers with respect and honesty, and needs to dramatically improve the way it communicates with… Video, Audio
Christchurch gets extra $300m to get rebuild going
Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium after its long slow rebuild got a $300 million boost in yesterday's budget. Audio
Dunedin's Fortune Theatre closes after 44 years
After 400 shows, the theatre is closing effective immediately, leaving 11 staff jobless and the lower South Island without a professional theatre. Video, Audio
Over 114,000 sign petition to cancel water consents.
A petition presented to Canterbury Regional Council calls for unused consents for two water bottling plants to be revoked.( Video, Audio
Chch council muzzle rule breaches animal welfare code - SPCA
Christchurch City Council has told 159 people they will have to keep their dogs, classified as menacing, muzzled at all times, but SPCA says that would breach the Animal Welfare Code. Audio
Otago Uni may ditch law camp after misbehaviour claims
An annual Otago University camp for law students could be canned after complaints about excessive drinking, nudity and jelly wrestling. It's organised by law sudents association, knowns as SOULS, but… Audio
Memorial Garden for CTV victims opens in Christchurch
The cleared site, where 115 lost their lives in the February 22, 2011 earthquake, has been turned into a memorial garden, which is intended to be a place for reflection and rememberance. Video, Audio
Search paused for boy missing at Sumner Beach
Rachel Graham reports from Sumner Beach, where a young boy went missing in the water today. A helicopter and surf life-saving crews have been stood down from the search at this stage. Video, Audio
Chief Coroner issues hot weather warning after woman dies
A woman with multiple sclerosis died from hyperthermia on Wednesday when temperatures reached 32 degrees in Christchurch, and even hotter, up to 37 degrees, in the North Canterbury town of Waiau. Audio
Christchurch GP guilty of sexual assaults
A Christchurch GP has been found guilty of 12 charges of sexual offending against patients. Audio
Christchurch's 46 days without rain officially ends
Rain fell in Christchurch's western suburbs, with 33.6mm falling at the airport, but much of the city missed the brief rain - not enough fell to register in many of the city's rain gauges. Audio
Christchurch bakes in 33 degrees, roads melt in unprecedented heat
Dunedin residents are being warned to conserve water now or face severe restrictions later as a hot, dry spell sits over the country.Meanwhile, the intense heat has led to crowded beaches and extra… Video, Audio
Tekapo landmark could be shut off to public due to bad behaviour
The Mayor of the Mackenzie District says some visitors to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd are being abusive and disrespectful, and the behaviour can no longer be tolerated. Video, Audio
Hundreds march in Queenstown against Sri Lankans' deportation
A Sri Lankan family facing deportation are being backed by a local MP and Queenstown locals as they lobby the Government in a last-minute bid to stay. The family moved to New Zealand eight years ago… Audio
Soldier dismissed from the Army for threat to send nude images
A soldier has been dismissed from the Army after admitting he threatened to share nude photos of his sometime girlfriend if she wouldn't let him meet her parents. Audio
Proposed land swap in Christchurch labelled a land grab
A proposal to put housing on a Christchurch park, which is currently used as a golf course, has been called a land grab because it's not within the red zone. Video, Audio