Treasured tram returns
Cantabrians restore historic Dunedin tram
$2 billion in repairs
12:15pm LATEST: Aucklander Mark Ford will lead $2 billion in repairs to Christchurch's battered infrastructure in the coming year.
Woman sentenced three years on
12:52pm A woman who tried to kidnap a baby from St George's Hospital has received community detention.
Councillors 'should call for halt'
Christchurch will be judged "severely" if Christ Church Cathedral is demolished, city councillors told.
HIV damage 'could have killed' girl
1:19pm An expert says HIV damage to Charlene Makaza's lungs could have killed her.
Health chief admits beer-bong drink
Drinking from a beer bong is a symbol of NZ's "heavy-drinking culture", says an addiction expert.
Councillors 'must do more' to stop demolition
Dishwasher causes Sumner house fire
More buildings demolished in centre
Health boss pictured drinking from beer bong
Botanic Gardens tea kiosk closed
Councillors 'must do more' to stop demolition
Officer quits after theft investigation
Health boss pictured drinking from beer bong
Botanic Gardens tea kiosk closed
Asbestos plans not told to overseers
Plans to dump asbestos were so closely guarded part owners did not know about them.
Personal details in IRD papers
A man says the IRD sent him a document with so many private details about a person that he could impersonate them.
Bad report card for class-size increase
Special schools cautious on plan
Quake shelters for pets planned
Wellington's quake plans includes setting up shelters at bowling clubs for lost or abandoned animals.
Historic Plunket building could go
The demolition of Lyttelton's historic Plunket building will be debated by city councillors today.
Safety not silly - Cera
A second level of rockfall protection on an already narrow Sumner road has residents bemoaning Ministry of Silly Works-like behaviour.
Birth rate drop blamed on quakes
Song may be too late for cathedral
No alternative yet for court
The fate of Rangiora's district court remains unknown, after several alternative venues were deemed unsuitable.
Record profit for Ryman Healthcare
A retirement village operator has announced a record profit of $84 million - a 17 per cent rise.
Northlands mall to be redeveloped
Northlands' owner has signalled a partial redevelopment of the mall within the next five years to help capitalise on increased market share.
Christchurch 'a hole' in Summerset plan
Skope closes heater division
Rents to flatten
Average weekly rents continue to rise across the wider Canterbury region, though in Christchurch they are rising in the west and falling in some eastern suburbs.
A star in the making
Luke Whitelock is a bit of enigma, even to Crusaders supporters.
Read may miss Blues clash
Kieran Read's pelvis injury is expected to prevent him starting against the Blues.
Thorn and Afoa to face off in Europe
Kereru ends Lincoln's run
Clubs strike deal after attack
The Canterbury Rugby Union is investigating an ugly incident and sweetheart deal after a club player attacked another while the teams were shaking hands.
Do older women still need to make an effort?
Why is it that ageing men buy natty European sports cars when their hair falls out, while ageing women sink into trainer pants and quit using makeup?
Editorial: Broken Greece
The Greek parliamentary election less than a fortnight ago has revealed only how deeply divided the nation is.
'Rich' inspires resentment
Bring on those consent applications
Music school needs to change
Professor Ed Adelson says Canterbury University's School of Music needs to reimagine itself to ensure it remains strong and distinctive into the coming decades.
Sex offender fronts up to police
A high-risk child sex offender who had slipped off the Correction Department's radar has turned himself in to police.
Teen admits teacher murder
An Opotiki teenager who was to be re-tried for the murder of a 79-year-old schoolteacher has pleaded guilty.
High flyer's meth fall
Valentine's Day killer jailed for life
Million dollar dope haul
More than 1000 cannabis plants, worth an estimated $1m, have been found at Mongrel Mob-linked properties.
Gran may defy court
A family in an international custody battle between Australia and Italy are unaware if great-grandmother hiding four children will front a Brisbane court.
Woman sees flesh-eaten hands
A US woman fighting a rare flesh-eating infection has been looking at her ravaged hands and asking about the damage, all without tears.
Kennedy death mystery
Highway killer warnings
Accused 'prince' loses lawyers
The elite legal team engaged by a Kiwi accused of embezzling millions of dollars in Australia will no longer represent the fallen socialite because of a lack of funds.
MIB child quizzes Obama on aliens
Will Smith was left red-faced when his son asked US President Barack Obama about aliens during a visit to the White House.
'The Dictator' frolicks in Cannes
Sacha Baron Cohen's latest publicity stunt, this time at the Cannes Film Festival, involves George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis.
Celeb attorney face-off possible
Stars turn out for Shihad premiere
Can Britney cop it?
Britney Spears is getting a lesson in the media glare of live, talent show television.
Got nothing to wear?
Stylist Lisa O'Neill shares tips to combat the "I've got nothing to wear" dilemma.
He's not a pain ...he's a scientist
Your terrible two-year-old is on tantrum number three and it's not even lunchtime. Never fear, he is conducting experimental research.
Guilt-edged
Observations on modern motherhood, part II
Bringing back sexy
Pin Up Cook Kelly Wright finds fun, sexiness and cake pop bouquets in the kitchen.
Does Facebook advertising pay?
Top advertising executives say it's far too early to know if the site will take off as an advertising platform.
HP keeping quiet on newest Windows
There was an elephant in the room at Hewlett-Packard's Global Influencers Summit in Shanghai.
Activision, EA settle lawsuit
Social media side effects
iPhone 5 gets bigger screen
Apple plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone, according to reports.
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Small, simple and cosy
If you're looking for a small Italian restaurant with neighbourhood ambience, check out Piccolo Ristorante Italiano.
I was a ginger Alfred Hitchcock
As a kid, Charlie Gates crafted a thriller in which a friend was chased by a demonic electric shaver. Now he's a 48 Hour veteran.
The Pedal Pusher
Two years ago, few in Christchurch would have thought of Lincoln Rd when debating where to head for lunch.
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