Building regulator faces overhaul after worst performance result

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The country's building regulator admits it needs a major overhaul after years scrambling just to react to leaky homes and the Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes.

Surge in young Cantabrians seeking mental health help

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The increase began after Christchurch's 2011 earthquakes, but the District Health Board is expecting to face even more challenges following effects of the Port Hills fires and last year's earthquake in Kaikoura.