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'I'm no chicken fancier'

Chch academic hopes to lift chickens' profile

Despite rescuing hens from a sad end and writing a book about them, a Chch academic says that doesn't make her a chicken fancier.
Annie Potts

The wait over, for some

Christchurch no longer has an orange zone.

New hope for Canterbury tourism

The Hobbit The Canterbury quakes have rippled out across NZ's tourism industry. Alan Wood asks where the recovery might come from.

New Brighton player allowed to play

12:35pm A New Brighton rugby player who punched a member of the opposition when the teams were shaking hands has been allowed to play today.

Spam cripples Xtra email service

11:20am Telecom's Xtra email service has been crippled by spam over the past two weeks.

Progress in homicide inquiry

Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen clothing with "hallmarks of gang attire" as they investigate the violent death of journalist Derek Round, who had strong links to Chch.

Fox Glacier police review awaited

fox glacier air crash The Civil Aviation Authority has decided against prosecuting anyone over a Fox Glacier plane crash that killed nine people in 2010.

Alleged glasses theft 'betrayal of trust'

The alleged theft of sunglasses by a police officer was a "terrible betrayal of trust", the co-owner of an earthquake-damaged business says.

Family's literacy program sold

Surgery helps Olivia enjoy the good life

Reilly Cormack and Tom Abercrombie

Young fan's $450 lunch

A "really excited" young Canterbury basketball fan met New Zealand Breakers star Tom Abercrombie for lunch yesterday.

Green zoning 'huge relief'

Kirsty and George Rueppell The for-sale sign can finally go up outside Kirsty Rueppell's Sumner home.

Ex-cons could help Chch rebuild

Having former prisoners work on Christchurch's earthquake rebuild would help cut reoffending rates, the Corrections Department says.

Parklands group to offer aid

Family of five face long winter in caravan

Andrew and Mike Hewson

Artists bid farewell to building

The former Government Life building spent its final years as a secret studio for about a dozen Christchurch artists.

Postie Plus to leave Christchurch

Postie Plus National clothing retailer Postie Plus Group will shift its head office to Auckland.

The Press to return to CBD

The Press staff will return to the central city next week after earthquake authorities reduced the red-zone cordon.

Darfield dog wins after 'ticking off'

UFB services sign up

The Hobbit

New hope for Canterbury tourism

The Canterbury quakes have rippled out across NZ's tourism industry. Alan Wood asks where the recovery might come from.

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Hard work rewarded

Two years ago Christchurch teenager Scott Martlew was coming to grips with the devastating fact that his left leg had been amputated.

Positive attitude despite results

Maree Bowden has every reason to be an angry, bitter, and negative netballer.

Illness disrupts Costley's preparation

Purdon grabs one over his brother

Dan Carter

Crusaders under blowtorch

There has been an aroma of singed hair and burnt hides wafting around the Crusaders camp this week.

Writing to air your grievances

Beck Eleven How many times have you been annoyed about something? So annoyed that you've penned the most outrageous letter to the source of your annoyance in your head?

Magic money well, maybe?

In the early years of our marriage, my wife and I had a bit of sorting out to do, especially about money.

Editorial: Council sensible to do U-turn on asbestos

Do older women still need to make an effort?

John Key

Kiwis are tolerating moderate austerity

It's not easy balancing the books and as overseas experience shows it makes National struggle at the polls.

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Party stabbing

Police A 23-year-old man is to appear in court today on an assault charge for allegedly stabbing a man in the back at a 21st birthday party.

Progress in homicide inquiry

Police are making "positive progress" in their investigation into the violent death of respected journalist Derek Round.

Case of a connected millionaire

Ex-cons could help put Christchurch right

Olivia Wilson

Surgery helps Olivia enjoy life

Christchurch's Olivia Wilson, five, suffers from a rare disease and has spent her life in and out of hospital.

Penis portrait riles SA's ANC

Jacob Zuma South Africa's ruling ANC threatened to take legal action against a Johannesburg gallery for displaying art which lampoons President Jacob Zuma.

Gays and lesbians given housing in serbia

Belgrade's mayor says authorities in Serbia's capital are setting up temporary housing for gays and lesbians rejected by their families.

Man with babies' corpses arrested

Quake rattles Tokyo

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Blind activist set to leave China

Chinese officials have told Chen Guangcheng that the passports that he and his family just applied for should be ready within two weeks.

48 hour film-making frenzy

48 hour film competition Thousands of aspiring film-makers will be experiencing sleeplessness, creative exhaustion and the stress of a 48 hour deadline this weekend.

'What the hell is your problem man?'

Will Smith slapped a reporter across the face after the man tried to kiss him on the lips.

The GC an observational doco?

Good book, bad movie

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN: Jon Toogood.

You should see this film

Shihad: Beautiful Machine is the best music documentary that will ever come out of New Zealand.

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Are manners dead?

dinner party Have good manners gone with the wind? And who cares, asks Diana Dekker.

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

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Bringing back sexy

Pin Up Cook Kelly Wright finds fun, sexiness and cake pop bouquets in the kitchen.

The Facebook resisters

Facebook More than 900 million people worldwide check their Facebook accounts at least once a month, but millions more are Facebook holdouts.

Msg the same for Generation Txt

Text messaging is about to leave its teenage years behind, turning 20 in December.

The Diablo's in the details

The latest in car gadgets

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

A weekend warrior's dream

Future Soldier is the latest instalment in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon franchise.

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Green fingers

Beck Eleven looks at the weekend's events and beyond.

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Moonwalking to Christchurch

Michael Jackson may be dead, bit it doesn't mean you can't still see him, or at least his impersonator.

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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.

48 hours

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.

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