What else can go wrong?
Their new "forever home" was the start of a dream life. Now they are living in a sleep-out with two children through a Christchurch winter.
'Strange smell' sends two KFC staff to ED
Eight people affected by 'strange' fumes at KFC fast food restaurant in Rolleston.
Whiteout on the way
It's snow joke, there's more of the white stuff coming, and it could even reach sea level.
Fog, ice, low of -11.3C
Cold hits South Island as police tell drivers to stay home due to black ice.
Celebrate the Cup, not Chch
The America's Cup parade isn't about Christchurch, it's just a good celebration.
Five injured in head-on crash
Five people have been injured, one seriously, after a crash near Rolleston.
Man clocked driving 179kmh
10 min ago Police call for drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions after dozens of crashes on black ice roads.
Samurai sword used in robbery
5:23 PM Police appeal for witnesses after sword-wielding robber makes off with cash in early morning raid.
Forever home is not a sleepout
They had just started their dream life when a lucky escape from a fire led to a housing nightmare.
Dispute over Cathedral restoration cost
Synod members told Christ Church Cathedral rebuild would take twice as long and cost about $20m more than agreed.
Litigate, before it's too late
Advisory service tells earthquake claimants time is running out before insurers could invoke limitation period.
Ron Mueck sculpture for city
The artist known for his hyper-realistic sculptures of people is building a piece for Christchurch.
EQC won't reclaim overpayments
Overpaid EQC claimants will be allowed to hold on to their extra money.
Staring down the brown suitcase nemesis
OPINION: In superhero movies, the nemesis is always another, more evil type of superhero. Or at least something with human form.
A tale of two budgets
OPINION: There is $25 million available for a building but not $7m for mental health.
Celebrate the Cup, not Chch
The America's Cup parade isn't post-quake Christchurch's time to shine, just a good old-fashioned celebration.
The cathedral dilemma: What would Jesus do?
OPINION: An Anglican priests asks, will Christchurch's heart be restored by spending $104m on a church?
Forever home is not a sleepout
They had just started their dream life when a lucky escape from a fire led to a housing nightmare.
Dispute over Cathedral restoration cost
Synod members told Christ Church Cathedral rebuild would take twice as long and cost about $20m more than agreed.
Litigate, before it's too late
Advisory service tells earthquake claimants time is running out before insurers could invoke limitation period.
Ron Mueck sculpture for city
The artist known for his hyper-realistic sculptures of people is building a piece for Christchurch.
EQC won't reclaim overpayments
Overpaid EQC claimants will be allowed to hold on to their extra money.
Dunn deal for Dexter
The perfect race. Harness racing star sets new season record and achieves a magical milestone.
Taranaki, Canterbury set for WBC final
Will the Wildcats repeat, or can the Thunder shock their hosts?
System rewarding mediocrity?
Retiring horse trainer says handicapping system rewards mediocrity and is hurting racing.
Kiwis tackle Queensland
He knocked over the best in Australia last start and now he's looking to prove it was no fluke.
A day in the life of Rhys Darby
Comedian Rhys Darby grew up in Auckland as the youngest of five children.
'Miss Fusspot' had life of sports and service
Janine McCann, who earned the affectionate nickname for her attention to detail, lived a life of sport, service and fun.
Ron Mueck sculpture for city
The artist known for his hyper-realistic sculptures of people is building a piece for Christchurch.
