Hurunui
Mental health at the top of youth concerns
Young people in Canterbury's Hurunui District have named mental health as the biggest issue they face, and a council staff member said home learning was now more common due to anxiety.
A day at the races Hurunui-style
The Hurunui Race and Gala Day is a highlight on the local calendar. The biennial community event was held recently at Medbury in North Canterbury and attracted more than 2000 race-goers. Audio, Gallery
Tyre blaze 'the worst sort of fire'
The Hurunui District Council says there is nothing more it could have done to prevent a fire, despite recommending six months ago that safety measures be taken.
Council warned of Hurunui tyre fire risk before blaze
A pile of 500 tyres was deliberately set alight on Monday evening, with 19 fire crews battling through the night to stop the flames from reaching a much larger pile of 600,00 tyres, just 50 metres… Audio
NZ's rivers under pressure
In the latest instalment of RNZ's election series 'Is this the brighter future?' we take a look at the health of New Zealand's waterways and the state of our environment, as more areas around the… Audio
Cracked pipes mean Waiau using 'double' usual water
North Canterbury officials are finalising an insurance claim to get the district's quake-damaged water pipes and underground services fixed.
Crunch time for quake-prone facades
The clock is ticking for building owners with quake-prone parapets and facades, with 12 months to fix them up. Audio