Turning back time
Million dollars for Lyttelton Timeball rebuild
Anguish at fatal fire
Woman devastated her neighbour, a father of two, has perished despite her efforts to fight a huge shed fire with a hose.
Rally against GE crops
Hundreds of people marched down Riccarton Rd and obstructed traffic to protest against genetically modified crops.
Rebuild targets a 'complete failure'
Insurers failing to meet their post-earthquake rebuild targets, blaming "unforeseen" problems for delays.
Bail for man in missing teen search
The man arrested after a search for a missing Christchurch teenager will appear at the Nga Hau e Wha Marae court in Aranui on Tuesday.
Seismic construction wins award
Want to feel safe in a multi-storey building? This man has the answers.
Chch civil engineer wins award for new construction technology
Million dollar donation to rebuild Lyttelton Timeball
Anguish at fatal fire in Hokitika
Police seek help for Christchurch traffic incidents
Rebuild targets a 'complete failure'
Bail for man at centre of missing teen search
Horrific slaying site to be sold, torn down
Man shifting to Chch dies Little girls pulled free
Slaying site to be sold, torn down
Flat where Hayden Miles was brutally murdered looks set to be sold and demolished.
Frontline flames to health's heat
Ten years ago, firefighter Dan Coward did not expect he would end up working on a $600 million redevelopment of Christchurch's two biggest hospitals.
Residents fear bus-stop hoons
'Unlucky suit' no bar for QC
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?
Quaint shop with the right specs
Groovy Glasses optometrists owners Trudy and Dirk McBeath can see clearly now the quakes have gone.
Mayor rejects sale of assets
Bob Parker says suggestions sales of strategic assets might be necessary "just rubbish".
Plans for The Strip out next week
Owners' plea to speed up consents
Mahy-inspired playground wins
A playground inspired by the late Margaret Mahy is the latest addition to the central-city blueprint.
An early scare stymies the crime, as Aesop says
It doesn't matter how many Aesop's fables, Bible stories or moralistic lessons you sit through, the only way to learn right from wrong is scare tactics.
Borderline tactics for loan defaulters
Student loan defaulters beware. The thin red line of Inland Revenue's Special Enforcement Division is waiting for you.
No more shopping malls, please
Questions remain about Smith's approval
My test run for the vital city vote bodes ill
I have just voted in our school board elections.
Quaint shop with the right specs
Groovy Glasses optometrists owners Trudy and Dirk McBeath can see clearly now the quakes have gone.
Mayor rejects sale of assets
Bob Parker says suggestions sales of strategic assets might be necessary "just rubbish".
DOC mine disapproval ignored
Solomon becomes a knight
A free friend for travellers
A Christchurch business is offering a free app to help travellers find local amenities in New Zealand.
Unbeaten HSOB top in club rugby
High School Old Boys won the top of the table clash, Linwood retained the Crying Towel and University picked up just their second win of the year in an eventful eighth round of club rugby action today.
Linwood, Halswell open up buffer
Linwood and Halswell cemented their status as the dominant sides in this year's premier rugby league competition with contrasting wins over Hornby and the Northern Bulldogs respectively, today.
St Bede's down Boys' High
Facility allows athletes to stay
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.
Anguish at fatal fire
Woman devastated that a father of two has perished despite her efforts to fight a huge shed fire.
No place left to feel safe
Attack on elderly woman in her own home has raised questions about neighbours' rights.
Restaurant not equipped for fire
'Battery farm' puppies die in stores
Pastor turns the other cheek
From the ashes of a Feilding church comes forgiveness, reconciliation with an arsonist.
Violence continues in Sweden
Community patrols and a strong police presence helped to calm violence in Stockholm but serious incidents were reported outside the capital.
Man arrested after attack interview
Police arrested a man at the BBC's headquarters after an interviewee said that security services tried to recruit one of the two suspects in the murder of a soldier in London.
Radioactive leak in Japan
Russian suicide bomber a widow
Sky lights up in record attempt
Thousands gather in central Philippines in a bid to break a world record.
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.
Yulia's voice of rare beauty
Vicki Anderson talks to Yulia about her ‘big break’, and working with Craig Leon of The Ramones.
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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