Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi factory fire: Nearly 2000 litres of oil recovered from nearby rivers
About 2000 litres of oil have been recovered following a catastrophic factory fire in North Canterbury that left a toxic slick coating Kaiapoi rivers and workers facing an uncertain future.
Bold, new plan for quake-hit Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch, has unveiled a bold new plan for the parts of the town wiped off the map in the Canterbury earthquakes. The plan proposes having house boats on the river that runs… Audio
Waimaikiri Mayor David Ayers buys undies after 4 years
Waimaikiri Mayor David Ayers has finally bought undies four years after making a pledge to his wife he wouldn't buy them until Farmers reopened. Audio
Couple offered $1115 to fix quake-hit land
A Kaiapoi couple are considering legal action against the Earthquake Commission, after being offered just over $1000 to fix their land.
Evacuated Pines Bush residents back in their homes
More fire crews will arrive at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi this morning to dampen down hot spots, following yesterday's forest fire. Audio