New home for athletes
It's flash, it's new and fills a big hole
Insurers defend waits
Insurers failing to meet their post-earthquake rebuild targets, blaming "unforeseen" problems for delays.
Tragic end to shift south
10:03am A move to Christchurch to look for work has ended in tragedy for a young family. »Children pulled free
Body found in burnt shed
A body has been found in the remains of a West Coast shed destroyed by fire this morning.
Have you seen this vehicle?
This is the vehicle involved in a serious traffic incident that left a cyclist in hospital with spinal fractures. Do you recognise it?
Mayor rejects sale of assets
Bob Parker says suggestions sales of strategic assets might be necessary "just rubbish".
Police seek help for Christchurch traffic incidents
Rebuild targets a 'complete failure'
Boy-band singer opts for rugby
Man shifting to Chch dies Little girls pulled free
Man killed, children injured in Waikuku crash
Missing Christchurch teenager found
'Unlucky suit' no bar to becoming QC
Penalty on fulltime costs Crusaders bonus
Residents fear bus-stop hoons
Residents opposite busy mall battling to stop a super-sized bus shelter being installed.
Adams at ease with background role
Amy Adams is happy playing second fiddle to "front man" Gerry Brownlee as he orchestrates Canterbury's earthquake recovery.
Being at super-school 'feels like family'
Multi-million dollar mortgage fraud alleged
'Unlucky suit' no bar for QC
Jonathan Eaton can now write QC after his name. The defence lawyer may know the cut of a good suit but there is one incarcerated in his wardrobe.
Plans for The Strip out next week
Developers behind the Oxford Tce Strip will reveal details on their entertainment hub next week.
Owners' plea to speed up consents
A New Regent St shop owner says it is frustrating paying rent despite not being able to open.
Projects could be scaled back - Key
Bar owner may sue council
Mahy-inspired playground wins
A playground inspired by the late Margaret Mahy is the latest addition to the central-city blueprint.
No more shopping malls, please
Post-quake Christchurch needs lots of things: Warm, dry houses, stable ground, empathetic and flexible insurance companies and bureaucrats.
Questions remain about Smith's approval
There are few other places in New Zealand where the realities of the economy versus environment argument are as stark as they are on the West Coast.
Govt chipping away at our legal rights
Miners, if you can't afford safety then get out
Lessons from Urewera raids
The activities of people at the military-style training camp in the Ureweras the police watched for more than two years appeared potentially very serious.
DOC mine disapproval ignored
Nick Smith ignored opposition from his department to approve a mine on conservation land.
Solomon becomes a knight
Sir Mark Solomon is still not accustomed to the idea of being a knight, four months after being given the title.
Christchurch fuel supply vulnerable
Coalmining could begin soon
A free friend for travellers
A Christchurch business is offering a free app to help travellers find local amenities in New Zealand.
Facility allows athletes to stay
It's new, it's flash and it will hopefully stop top Canterbury athletes leaving the region.
Coach says players should be wary
Canterbury Red Devils coach Anatoly Khorozov expects his side to have a huge target on their backs in this year's New Zealand ice hockey league season.
A new game to pick up and run with . . .
Gallant Chiefs win titanic clash
Late penalty costs Crusaders
A late try to Bundee Aki and magnificent defence by his Chiefs team-mates left the Crusaders rueing a 28-19 loss last night.
Body found in burnt shed
A body has been found in the remains of a West Coast shed destroyed by fire this morning.
Tragic end to shift south
A move to Christchurch to look for work has ended in tragedy for a young family.
Rain for the north, winds for the south
Police probe shooting
Fighting to restore her mum's name
Rowen Sullivan has two mums, but to get them recognised as such she must change the law.
Jet deployed after incident
Police arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft, after a Pakistan airline flight was diverted near London.
Oversized truck to blame
An oversized Canadian truck struck the span, causing a Washington state bridge to collapse.
Cleric praises attackers' 'courage'
New bird flu can spread to humans
Obama pulls back in 'war on terror'
Twelve years after the "war on terror" began, Obama wants to pull the US back from the most controversial aspects.
School vets pupils' social media
A primary school took to monitoring pupils' social media sites after it became concerned about their online activity.
Hack sparks security review
The Waikato District Health Board has launched a review after its website was hacked this week.
Trek fantasy meets reality
Steve Jobs' dream device has arrived
S4 fastest-selling Android ever
Samsung's Galaxy S4 sold more than 10 million units in less than a month.
Solomon becomes a knight
Sir Mark Solomon is still not accustomed to the idea of being a knight, four months after being given the title.
How loud is too loud?
It's time for Christchurch to have the debate on how much noise in the inner city is acceptable.
Should the city council sell off some assets to pay for the rebuild?
Related story: Sell non-core assets, Tim Carter says
Our altered landscape
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