Security flaws revealed
Safety and security at Ministry of Social Development sites is deficient, review finds.
'Mr Rebuild' quits
The man in charge of Christchurch's city centre rebuild is quitting to head Stonewood Homes.
Man in hospital after car-motorcycle crash
A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after a crash between a car and a motorcycle near Christchurch this evening.
Drunk driver 'a menace'
A West Coast man may be jailed for driving in Christchurch at nearly six times the drink driving limit.
Drivers fined for crossing the line
Canterbury police fine 40 drivers for "substantially"’ crossing centre line on a twisty section of SH1 over Waitangi weekend.
Couple on the run may have stolen yacht
Police no longer searching for armed arsonist
Taxi smashes into Cashmere's The Cup cafe
Shedding light on after-hours activity
Rebuild chief Warwick Isaacs quits for Stonewood Homes role
Jesse Ryder's attacker in alleged bar stool attack
Mauled dog's owner wants killer spared
Triple-sized Christchurch splits city council
Teen admits stealing Leon MacDonald's shirts
Nearly $50,000 raised for Christchurch fire victim
Man causes scene in Greymouth court
Greymouth man who claimed he was going to "give the judge a run for his money" gets sent into custody by same judge.
Tramper rescued on West Coast
Helicopter search locates 67-year-old man who was stuck in extreme weather and resorted to rationing food.
Akaroa Shuttle bus rolls
Dog's owner wants killer spared
New rules 'will lead to slums'
Major changes to central city development rules favour investors and could create slums, critics say.
EQC set to survive review
'Minor' changes are in store for the EQC, including dropping its $20K contribution to contents cover.
Urban village go-ahead
'Hands off our square'
Mike Yardley: Let users pay for water
The Christchurch water charging debate was floated, exploded and has been unceremoniously dumped.
New rules must not be misused
According to CCDU, the new city development rules it has enacted put forward a vision.
Haka now integral part of New Zealand culture
Shedding light on after-hours activity
Vbase juggles cricket, rock and rugby
For Vbase the next fortnight is likely to be the busiest ever for the city-owned events management business.
Secondary tax seems a cruel cut
Sometimes the law is seen as an ass, tax law especially so.
Bank bearish on drought's effect
Shedding light on after-hours activity
Old tree's new branch
If you love the Bodhi Tree, there's a good chance you'll love Rangoon Ruby.
Bring on the bahn mi
Street Food brings Vietnamese flavours to the food truck truck scene while Cassels gets all nostalgic with its latest beer.
The art of the chip buttie
Fancy a teapot of mixed liquor?
Mac's Caps know they're backing a winner in skipper
NZ will follow Brendon McCullum anywhere, though the players hope it's to World Cup glory.
Hawkins encouraged by Tactix's Sydney efforts
Tactix coach Sue Hawkins has given her side a pass mark for the Summer Shootout pre-season tournament in Sydney.
Canterbury hungry to defend title
Hansen plays ball with Zimbabwean cricket team
Pass the salad
What makes the perfect salad? Victoria St's La Di Da's concoction came pretty close.
Review: Vesuvio Courtyard Bar
This redux version of an old CBD hangout might be the size of a single garage, but it is perfectly formed.
Review: Corianders
Summer's best scents
Feb 2011 quake as theatre
A young theatre troupe will recreate Christchurch's February 2011 earthquake in a "messy new musical theatre event" at the Wellington Fringe Festival.
Festival showcases street art
Spectrum street art festival will shed light on the evolution of an explosive global art movement.
NZ sand is 'awesome'
A dragon has risen from the sands of New Brighton Beach, to guard a fantasy castle on the foreshore.
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