Jemma Brackebush
A key leader role in Christchurch soon up for grabs
The position to lead the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will soon be advertised, after its chief executive called it quits yesterday after sexual harassment allegations. Audio
Shooter sentenced to eight years
A Porirua man who lured another man to go with him on a fishing trip and then shot him has been sent to prison for eight years. Audio
40% of Kiwis unhappy in jobs
Low wages, a lack of security, and juggling work and families - all reasons a number of New Zealanders are unhappy in their jobs. Audio
Residents to have say about legal high sales
A shopkeeper has warned the Wellington City Council that if synthetic drugs are allowed back into Cuba Mall it will be disastrous. Audio
Police and health authorities battle bar closures
The times bars and bottle-stores will close their doors in Wellington is being fiercely debated at an appeal hearing in the capital. Audio
Victim relieved sex abuser denied parole
A woman who was sexually abused when she was 11 is extremely relieved the man who assaulted her was denied parole at Rolleston Prison today. Audio
Council to review LPC CEO incentives
The Christchurch City Council wants to review the performance incentives for the Lyttelton Port's chief executive when it takes over full ownership of the port. Audio
Mother feels positive towards Solid Energy's news
Families of the Pike River victims remain confident re-entry into the mine could be possible, despite Solid Energy saying it could be fatal. Audio
Homeless ordered against seeing each other
People caught sleeping rough in abandoned buildings in Christchurch have been ordered to stay away from each other while out on bail. Audio
Massive concrete pour at Christchurch bus interchange
The equivalent of thirteen-thousand bathtubs of concrete is being poured in Christchurch this morning, the largest continuous pour since the 2011 quakes. Audio
Two NZ companies suspended
Immigration officials are investigating two New Zealand companies suspended in the Philippines over claims of workers being ripped off. Audio
Sub contractors welcome pay protection
A Christchurch sub-contractor says law changes announced yesterday could help him recover more than 300-thousand dollars he's owed. Audio
Women in rebuild jobs are celebrated
The Christchurch rebuild is drawing women into formerly male-dominated trade-based jobs. Audio
More than 100 people pay respects at services in Ashburton
More than a hundred people turned out to two memorial services in Ashburton last night to pay their respects to the two women shot dead on Monday. Audio
Ashburton RSA to hold minute of silence
The RSA in Ashburton will hold a minute's silence at its weekly Thursday members night tonight, to honour the two Work and Income staff members who were shot dead on Monday. Audio
Friends of Ashburton shooting victim prepare to pay tribute
Members of Ashburton's RSA are expecting a sombre Thursday night as they gather to pay tribute to one of their stalwart members who was shot dead in Monday's attack at the town's Work and Income… Audio
Woman's killer spits as he leaves dock
The man who raped and murdered a Christchurch woman and attacked two tourists while high on P, spat as he left the dock after his sentencing today. Audio
Homeless people taking up mental health patient beds
Mental health services in Christchurch say the threat of homelessness is keeping people in hospital longer than they need to be. Audio
Call for more water quality tests for Ashburton River
Mid-Canterbury residents want the Canterbury Regional Council to increase its monitoring of the Ashburton River's water quality to see if intensive farming along the river is degrading it. Audio
