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NationalJuly 7

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.
Christchurch firm fined for false declaration
Christchurch firm fined for false declaration
NationalJune 15

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.
No charges laid after quake building inquiry
No charges laid after quake building inquiry
NationalApril 22

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.
NationalMarch 16

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.
NationalFebruary 20

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 fire: Suppression efforts continue
Port Hills fire: Suppression efforts continue
NationalFebruary 20

Port Hills fires: Steve Askin farewelled at Christchurch funeral

Chopper pilot Steve Askin was a hero to his family and two young children.
Port Hills fires: Steve Askin farewelled at Christchurch funeral
Port Hills fires: Steve Askin farewelled at Christchurch funeral
NationalJanuary 26

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.
NationalJanuary 26

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.
NationalDecember 22

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.
Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits: report
Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits: report
NationalMarch 18

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.
Psychological shock follows quake
Psychological shock follows quake
BusinessFebruary 5

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.
Canterbury rebuilding boosts positive data
Canterbury rebuilding boosts positive data
NationalMay 3

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.
NationalJanuary 13

Visitors still flocking to Christchurch

Backpackers are still flocking to Christchurch as a must-stop destination, despite the earthquake-ravaged city's ongoing shaking.
Visitors still flocking to Christchurch
Visitors still flocking to Christchurch
NationalDecember 18

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.
NationalNovember 27

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.
Dead heat: 14-day wait while special votes counted
Dead heat: 14-day wait while special votes counted
NationalFebruary 28

Trauma counselling about 'reactivating coping skills'

Counselling would be an important tool to help people affected by the Christchurch earthquake, trauma specialists said yesterday.
Trauma counselling about 'reactivating coping skills'
Trauma counselling about 'reactivating coping skills'
NationalNovember 4

Woman cyclist killed in Christchurch

Police are investigating after a woman cyclist was killed in an accident in Christchurch this morning.
GolfAugust 29

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.
The Hills set to lose NZ Open
The Hills set to lose NZ Open
NationalJune 22

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.
Teen charged over death crash
Teen charged over death crash
NationalJune 14

Job loss fears at Christchurch meatworks

Staff at two Silver Fern meatworks plants in Christchurch have this morning been called into snap meetings.
NationalMay 31

Husband of cyclist killed in crash seeks answers

The husband of a mother-of-two struck and killed by a car while riding a bicycle in Christchurch last week is hopeful for answers on how the crash occurred.
TravelMay 17

Child's play in the Garden City

Since Dunedin virtually disappeared off international air travel schedules, more and more southern travellers are flying out of Christchurch. But there's more to see in that venerable city than just an international terminal, as Janice Murphy finds out.
Child's play in the Garden City
Child's play in the Garden City
NationalMarch 10

Teen jailed for life for taxi driver's murder

A 16-year-old boy was today jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 15-1/2 years for murdering a taxi driver.
NationalMarch 6

Woman in fatal crash was university lecturer

Police today continued the search for a mystery vehicle believed to have caused a crash that left a Lincoln University lecturer dead on Friday.
NationalFebruary 27

Youths admit killing taxi driver

Two youths have admitted murder and manslaughter charges between them over the death of a Christchurch taxi driver.
Youths admit killing taxi driver
Youths admit killing taxi driver