Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake.
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake.
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. The Government says it will consider moves to rein in rapidly rising salaries for top public servants. It's been far from smooth sailing for the new government in its first eight weeks in office, but it appears to be largely on track to deliver its hundred day plan. More than a year after North Canterbury's 7.8 magnitude earthquake forced its closure, State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura will re-open to the public on Friday.