Taxi smashes into The Cup

Cashmere's The Cup closed for days

No one seriously hurt but coffee off the menu after a taxi smashed through a popular cafe's window.
Taxi in The Cup

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.

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

Crash victim to be buried in Israel

Israeli tourist killed in a cliff car crash in Canterbury will be buried in her homeland.

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'

Future of IRD building uncertain

The fate of the former IRD building uncertain as a developer warns the city has too many offices.

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

Super-size city needs planning

Cracks appear to be emerging in Christchurch City Council's cohesive facade.

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

Stonewood hires heavy hitters

Stonewood Homes has hired both Christchurch's rebuild leader and its airport chief chief executive to lead the company.

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?

Battle for perfect coffee

Despite four years of daily practice, I am still fighting for the perfect water to coffee ratio. 

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

No holding back for rookie Crusaders halfback

Mitchell Drummond hopes a win over the Rebels will be the perfect way to mark his 21st birthday.

Pass the salad

La di da 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

Competitor's coastal shift

Five-time Coast to Coast winner Richard Ussher is looking to put his stamp on event this weekend.

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.

Give a fig

The fig season is upon us, so make the most of this wonderful fruit.

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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