Inside quake-ruined cathedral
Photographer says he's documenting history with this 360 degree view inside Christchurch's Catholic basilica.
Cycleway legal threat
The council plans to close off a major intersection for a cycleway, but business owners say it will be the death knell.
Missing man inquiry a 'witch hunt'
Prison guard whose home and car searched by police doubts anyone will hire him now.
$26.1m sports stadium for Rangiora
8:00 AM Waimakariri District Council approves planning for new four-court stadium in Rangiora.
Reborn through renovation
A century-old Merivale villa has been given a modern makeover, while respecting its old bones.
The modern learning experiment
OPINION: If new teaching models are so effective, why aren't they in all private schools?
Fish electrocuted by pump
9 min ago A spate of mysterious trout deaths in a stream near Queenstown were caused by a faulty pump electrifying the fish.
A portal to the past
While the shaking earth changed Christchurch's inner-city streetscape forever, a relic from the mid-1800s remains.
Restoration project with 'heart'
Old Masonic lodge and studio for artist Bill Hammond could become a micro-brewery, offices or shops after massive restoration.
Historic building re-emerges
The new owners of Christchurch's Public Trust Office building plan boutique offices upstairs and retail or hospo downstairs.
Music fills Town Hall
Music has filled the Town Hall for the first time since 2011, but it's uncertain when the venue will be ready for Christchurch audiences.
From damaged tower to hotel
In the 2011 earthquake, the building lost its stairs, trapping workers. Now it's open again as a brand new hotel in downtown Christchurch.
Hands off the McDougall art gallery
OPINION: Why is Christchurch's beautiful neo-classical McDougall art gallery sitting unused?
Experiments in education shouldn't fall on the poor
OPINION: If new teaching models are so effective, why aren't they being adopted by all schools?
High time National cut Barclay loose
OPINION: Labour and National can console themselves; they have both been in the gun.
Harry's right to baulk at being king
OPINION: What we call privilege is just a well-appointed prison.
A portal to the past
While the shaking earth changed Christchurch's inner-city streetscape forever, a relic from the mid-1800s remains.
CDC and Christchurch events come together in new entity
A new council group called ChristchurchNZ offers clear goals and purpose, says CDC's outgoing chief executive Tom Hooper.
Restoration project with 'heart'
Old Masonic lodge and studio for artist Bill Hammond could become a micro-brewery, offices or shops after massive restoration.
Historic building re-emerges
The new owners of Christchurch's Public Trust Office building plan boutique offices upstairs and retail or hospo downstairs.
Lions fans' 600km commute
Accommodation shortages in the capital forcing 400 Lions fans to fly return to Christchurch after Saturday's test.
World champ's 'fearless mindset'
Hairline fractures, neck sprains and hospital visits won't stop Taylor Cook retaining the downhill skateboarding junior champion title.
Mark Purdon cops fine
Leading harness racing trainer Mark Purdon fined $15,000 by New South Wales stewards.
Tayler back in Christchurch
Dick Tayler is back is Christchurch recuperating after heart scare in Rotorua.
Ice hockey suspensions lifted
Team mate was being punched directly in the head and an official did not intervene.
Philpott keen to coach Highlanders
He's just won a World Cup with the New Zealand under-20s, now Craig Philpott is eyeing up the Highlanders.
What's on in Christchurch this Week
Russell Howard and Neil deGrasse Tyson among those visiting the city over the next 7 days.
On the fringes
Life in the city is never as ordinary as it seems. Here, there are men who make ray guns, women who wear Victorian bustles beneath their skirts, and erotic performers who embrace the absurd.
Reborn through renovation
A century-old villa has been given a thoroughly modern makeover, while respecting its old bones.
A portal to the past
While the shaking earth changed Christchurch's inner-city streetscape forever, a relic from the mid-1800s remains.
