Christchurch firm fined for false declaration
A Christchurch customs broking firm has been convicted and fined $3000 for submitting a false customs declaration with the potential to create a serious biosecurity breach.
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No charges laid after quake building inquiry
No charges laid after quake building inquiry
Police will not lay any charges in relation to the earthquake death at St Christopher's Book Market on Riccarton Rd.
Seven in hospital after SUV flips
Seven in hospital after SUV flips
Seven people are in hospital after the four-wheel-drive SUV they were in flipped going round a bend in Christchurch early this morning.
Sex predator jailed for at least 12 years
Sex predator jailed for at least 12 years
A sex predator who broke into the Christchurch home of a teenage girl and raped her twice in three months has today been jailed for at least 12 years.
Port Hills fire: Suppression efforts continue
Port Hills fire: Suppression efforts continue
Firefighters are continuing to make progress in the Port Hills, almost a week since two devastating fires began in the hills above Christchurch.
Port Hills fires: Steve Askin farewelled at Christchurch funeral
Port Hills fires: Steve Askin farewelled at Christchurch funeral
Chopper pilot Steve Askin was a hero to his family and two young children.
Drugs, firearms found; man charged
Drugs, firearms found; man charged
Cannabis, methamphetamine, firearms and cash have been found on the rural property of a family member of a high-profile dead businessman.
Man charged over mountain-bike bank robberies
Man charged over mountain-bike bank robberies
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man accused of robbing a Christchurch bank and fleeing on a mountain bike.
Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits: report
Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits: report
A stage two financial review into the Canterbury district health board points to future financial challenges if no changes are made.
Psychological shock follows quake
Psychological shock follows quake
The psychological shock for Christchurch people of yesterday's ‘‘severe'' earthquake should not be underestimated, a University of Otago academic says.
Canterbury rebuilding boosts positive data
Canterbury rebuilding boosts positive data
Job numbers and wages rose during the December quarter, with the rebuilding of Canterbury underpinning the figures, while around the country overall job numbers rose but remained below pre-recession levels, as at December 2007.
Sluggish home-building slows return to Christchurch
Sluggish home-building slows return to Christchurch
The rebuilding of Christchurch is bringing migrants and students back to the city, but the slow pace of new-home construction in Canterbury is holding back numbers.
Visitors still flocking to Christchurch
Visitors still flocking to Christchurch
Backpackers are still flocking to Christchurch as a must-stop destination, despite the earthquake-ravaged city's ongoing shaking.
Lack of insurance stymies rebuilding plan
Lack of insurance stymies rebuilding plan
The first multilevel property planned for Christchurch's central-city red zone since the earthquakes is in doubt because of insurance problems.
Dead heat: 14-day wait while special votes counted
Dead heat: 14-day wait while special votes counted
Labour MP Brendon Burns is gobsmacked at scoring an unprecedented dead heat in a battle for the Christchurch Central electorate seat.
Trauma counselling about 'reactivating coping skills'
Trauma counselling about 'reactivating coping skills'
Counselling would be an important tool to help people affected by the Christchurch earthquake, trauma specialists said yesterday.
Woman cyclist killed in Christchurch
Woman cyclist killed in Christchurch
Police are investigating after a woman cyclist was killed in an accident in Christchurch this morning.
The Hills set to lose NZ Open
The Hills set to lose NZ Open
Economics and a clash of personalities point to the New Zealand Open being moved from The Hills to the Clearwater Golf Club next year.
Teen charged over death crash
Teen charged over death crash
A Christchurch teenager who lost control of his vehicle causing the death of a four-year-old boy has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following police investigations into a May 21 crash.
Job loss fears at Christchurch meatworks
Job loss fears at Christchurch meatworks
Staff at two Silver Fern meatworks plants in Christchurch have this morning been called into snap meetings.