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Cardboard cathedral an 'architectural gem'

Architecture can inspire and bedazzle, delight or infuriate. What do you think of the plans so far for Christchurch?
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Family flee NZ

More families are fleeing NZ due to custody disputes, while a Family Court judge has been censured.

A winter storm to remember

Pak 'n Save Moorhouse 10:34am Prepare for foul weather tonight and tomorrow, bitter wind chills, horizontal sleet and heavy snow above 200m.

Mayoral race off to a slow start

Bob Parker says he has only "a shoe-string budget" while Lianne Dalziel is not ready to talk policy.

Ashley Bridge closure causes delays

Commuters face long delays this week as workers try to assess damage to the Ashley Bridge.

'Gorgeous' mum's funeral today

11:43am The partner of a young mum who died after falling from a car is not welcome at her funeral.

Red tape blamed for delays

Documents, folder, files A planned New Brighton swimming complex is being "choked to death" by bureaucracy.

Snow advice for employees

The rules around paying employees who don't make it to work during snowfall are not black and white.

Shearer may opt for Cosgrove in by-election

Gough wants development incentives

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Ray's collection keeps growing

Cars, motorbikes, boats and even a plane - Ray Drury's collection is his passion.

No ugly buildings please

Cardboard cathedral Architecture can inspire and bedazzle, delight or infuriate. What do you think of the plans so far for Christchurch?

Warren defends his town hall

One of the architects of the town hall disputes claims the building isn't worth saving.

Contractors chosen for AMI's 'new builds'

Architects defend 'dull' new designs

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Council in consent crisis talks

More resources are being poured into the council's consents unit to address a serious backlog.

Too many sweaty run-ins in London

London bus I was musing on the joys of uncling, when I was assaulted by a jogger. Here in London they're a menace.

Consider the risks of winter motoring

If you don't want to have problems in the worst driving conditions, no-one is going to blame you if you just stay at home, says DAVE MOORE.

Let's reward any moments of joy

Even mayoral race best for city

Cardboard cathedral

No ugly buildings please

Architecture can inspire and bedazzle, delight or infuriate. What do you think of the plans so far for Christchurch?

Ebos tells shareholders 'act now'

NZX Ebos Group is urging shareholders to take up share entitlements as part of a $149 million capital-raising to help the purchase an Australian company rather than ''lose value''.

More mobiles than toothbrushes

Nearly half of Kiwis now have a smartphone with mobile internet use doubling in three years.

Gearing up for fees fight

'Ask for your money'

Foodstuffs

Redcliffs New World will be built

New supermarkets will be built in Redcliffs and Prestons while others will be expanded, say Foodstuffs.

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Rugby  |  Crusaders  |  Cricket  |  Netball

Court action clouds issue

Hagley Oval World Cup organisers want assurances over Hagley Oval's proposed re-development before they allocate matches.

Canty pair in training camp

Two of Canterbury's most promising young golfers have taken the first step towards making New Zealand teams.

Paint The Moon ends hoodoo

Off-season make or break for the Tactix

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Batchelor back to her best

Sophia Batchelor thought her world had come crashing down last April.

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Flood risk warning

Rain Saturated areas of Otago are at risk of more flooding as severe, freezing weather batters country.

Dunne back, backing workers

Peter Dunne returns to Parliament saying he will vote against National's strike-breaking bill.

Mum pulls kids from burning car

Murder denied in burnt body case

Neil

Still giving despite death sentence

He's going to die soon, but that isn't stopping Neil Ladyman from living life to the full.

'Slaves' kept in line with snakes

US police, emergency Woman and child held captive in Ohio for two years in case FBI calls "modern day slavery".

Teacher-and-teen case grips UK

Wife can't face teacher husband during his trial for running away with schoolgirl lover.

No vetting for Fiji peacekeepers

Submarines sailing our way

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Knox acquittal inconsistent

Italy's top court orders retrial for Amanda Knox after appeals judges "underestimated the evidence".

More mobiles than toothbrushes

Smartphone, mobile phone Nearly half of Kiwis now have a smartphone with mobile internet use doubling in three years.

Jay-Z booming with Samsung

Man who famously rapped 'I'm a business, man', leverages his popularity into a successful brand.

Google challenges gag order

'Tweet' added to dictionary

New York phone-charging stations

New York phone-charging stations

Big Apple unveils the first of 25 free solar charging stations installed in response to Superstorm Sandy.

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New beginnings

The team that runs the Christchurch Farmers' Market have opened their newest venture.

Venuti

Italian fix

Venuti is the place for an Italian fix, though the team takes a broad approach.

Moorhouse

Did Moorhouse bend rules?

X Factor's Moorhouse met with Sony last year but show bosses deny it breaks rules.

Isaac Theatre Royal

Let's save the theatre

Film reviewer and blogger Charlie Gates hopes local cinephiles will support the Isaac Theatre Royal.

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