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Usshers clinch first husband-wife double

Nelson multisporters Richard and Elina Ussher have become the first husband and wife to win the Coast to Coast crowns in the same year.
Elina and Richard Ussher

Mall 'not up to code'

Several shops in Merivale Mall were evacuated this morning after a report showed issues with the building's structural integrity.

Gardener's paradise planned for Chch

Christchurch is preparing to host the first Ellerslie International Flower Show since last February's devastating earthquake.

Go-ahead limited to urban Kaiapoi

A Kaiapoi housing development has finally been given the go-ahead, but it's conditional.

Quake city assets set to be popular

Investors expect to be potential buyers of Christchurch City Council's airport and electricity companies, should it be forced to sell assets.

Outlying districts get tough

Councils outside Canterbury's earthquake region take a harder line on strengthening quake-prone buildings.

Beer with us, we've found a new home

The Twisted Hop co-owners Stephen Hardman, left, and Martin Bennett wash brewing equipment at their new Sockburn brewery. The owners of Christchurch craft brewery, The Twisted Hop, hope to start making the first batch of beer from their new Sockburn brewery next week.

Shake-up for EQC

You have to be a certain age – but not old exactly – to remember it was once the Earthquake and War Damage Commission.

Stadium cost climbs by $5m

Quakes blow benchmark

Stepping up: Peter Beck, the outgoing Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, at home yesterday after preliminary results show he has won Christchurch city's Burwood-Pegasus ward by-election.

Beck pledges strong voice for eastern suburbs

Outgoing Christ Church Cathedral dean Peter Beck says it will be a "challenge" being on the Christchurch City Council after winning the Burwood-Pegasus ward by-election yesterday.

Reflections on quake anniversary

At 12.51pm, the Christchurch earthquake devastated New Zealand's Garden City, killing more than 180 people, destroying many homes and heritage buildings and affecting tens of thousands of citizens.

Quake support wins award

An ex-pat Kiwi's support for Christchurch has been recognised with the UK New Zealander of the Year award.

Stadium cost climbs by $5m

Shake-up for EQC

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CTV building's flaws went unnoticed

The CTV's flawed design and construction went unnoticed by council officials who issued its consents. + Report 'very thorough'

Chch in Morrison's debt

Lloyd Morrison The national business community is saluting the inspirational leadership of the late Wellington businessman Lloyd Morrison, but Christchurch ratepayers are also indirectly in his debt.

Quake inquiry aids turnaround

Video and audio production studio Tandem Studios is pumping up the volume on the work front,

Twisted Hop back up and running

Council assets not primed

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Post-quake luxury-car sales boom

The earthquake prompted some to buy new high-end vehicles sooner than they had planned, Christchurch luxury car dealer Archibalds Motor Group says.

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Crockett working to shed tag

Wyatt Crockett Prop Wyatt Crockett has buried an early-season dart into Steve Hansen's hide.

Tactix ready to climb off bottom

Every marathon starts with a single step and the Canterbury Tactix take their first of many today as they strive to get back to netballing competitiveness.

Keeling puts faith in new kayak

Latham boosts his bank balance

Nathan Bell

Leader hurt on run

Multisport greenhorn Nathan Bell was a surprise leader of the men's two-day individual Coast to Coast race at the end of the first day.

City needs cohesive leadership

Nick Smith Critical decisions need to be made on who leads Christchurch through the rebuild and beyond, says a local government law expert.

Mall start of a miracle

John Suckling looks back at one of the success stories of post- quake Christchurch.

Day care's existence justified

Food Bill 'no threat'

Piri Weepu with daughter Keira

Row over ad unfortunate

Piri Weepu is not only an admired All Black and a key player in last year's Rugby World Cup campaign, he is a role model for both men and Maori.

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Debate heats up on rates rebate

More than 100,000 households are paying too much in rates because they don't realise they are eligible for rebates, according to official estimates.

DHB merger fears dismissed

Auckland hospital bosses have quashed staff speculation that three managers are jumping ship ahead of a merger between two of the city's health boards.

Quake scare for Christchurch mall

Fingers vs spoon?

Bram van der Kolk

Dotcom accused 'flabbergasted'

NZ needs to keep its dignity and prove it has its own sovereign justice system, says Bram van der Kolk.

Uzbek admits Obama kill plot

Barack Obama A man from Uzbekistan has pleaded guilty to plotting to kill US President Barack Obama.

Gaddafi's son warns of uprising

Muammar Gaddafi's son Saadi has warned of an imminent uprising in Libya, saying people are unhappy with the new authorities.

Thousands protest in Athens

Violence intensifies in Syria

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Obama in birth control backtrack

US President Barack Obama has backed down on a policy that would have required religious organisations to provide birth control to employees.

Adele puts fears to rest

Adele Adele fans can relax - the singer's distinctive voice hasn't been damaged by surgery.

LeAnn takes on Chelsea

LeAnn Rimes wanted to appear on Chelsea Lately because the host had been "talking s**t".

Prejudice worries for Elton

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Conchord amid the stars

Despite being robbed of the chance to perform at the Oscars, Bret McKenzie is still buzzing with excitement.

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STYLE Lee-Anne Quirk justifies her purchases of fashion magazines, as she talks style with Kate Fraser.

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Kate Fraser suggests designing a musical dinner for your Valentine.

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Little black number

Dita Von Teese says all women should own a "perfect-fitting black lace bra".

Police access Facebook evidence

Matthew Hall Police investigating a murder asked the US Government to have Facebook hand over information.

Facebook can alienate - study

People with low self-esteem should limit their woeful comments on Facebook, a study reports.

Brazil files Twitter injunction

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Catherine for Xbox360

Sex, lies and videogames

Deep Silver has created a challenging, clever title that explores complex issues.

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Hope and Wire

Lyttelton band The Eastern are poised to release a new album they recorded in a condemned house in Dallington.

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Spice of Life

Daphne's has a myriad dishes, many of which are not seen in other Christchurch Chinese restaurants.

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Festival finale feared

The organiser of the Little River Music Festival hopes the family event will continue without him.

Natalie Plank

Maths obsession began with ice-cream

A Christchurch mathematician's obsession began with a maths test bribe - whoever gets 100 per cent gets an icecream.

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