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Log burner ban sparks anger in Timaru
The regional council's ban on older log burners has ignited anger among residents.
Plea to clean up 'squalid' Lyttelton Tunnel
Residents are embarrassed by the state of New Zealand's second longest road tunnel and want it cleaned up, but NZTA says it's already doing all it can.
Letter piles on pressure for cathedral rebuild
The government is increasing its pressure on the Anglican Church to agree to rebuild the ChristChurch cathedral and has sent it a cross-party letter.
Weather may hamper Chch America's Cup parade
Organisers of Christchurch's America's Cup parade are scrambling to find a plan B, with snow forecast during the event.
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
Music returns to the Christchurch Town Hall
Music has rocked Christchurch's town hall for the first time since the devastating February 2011 quake.
Kids on Chch red zone: 'It's important that we have a say'
The Children's Commissioner is calling for children to be more involved in Christchurch's rebuild, and says the government needs to do more to include them.
Free food initiative aims to brighten quake-hit suburb
A community fridge has been started in the suburb of New Brighton, which is still dealing with high poverty and broken roads following the Christchurch earthquake.
Access issues force redesign of Chch justice precinct
Designers of Christchurch's new $300 million justice precinct have had to redesign some of its doors, after it was found police vans did not have space to turn around.
'Significant' painting from Scott expedition revealed
A 118-year-old painting signed by one of Captain Scott's companions and left with junk in Antarctica has been unveiled at Canterbury Museum today. Video
Kitten' ready for cat show purrformance
The National Cat Show returns to Christchurch this week for the first time since the earthquakes, and its organiser is hopeful breeders will come back too. Video, Audio
'I was speechless' - Aurora Australis stuns astro-enthusiast
Last night's Aurora Australis was the most amazing display an astrophotographer has ever seen, he says.
Clean-up of Christchurch's 'dirty 30' building list
A Christchurch city councillor admits some buildings have been mistakenly added to a hit list of derelict central city properties and they need to be taken off. Video
Anger over delay on Chch sex worker rules
Sex workers and Christchurch residents are both angry that the city's council has not been able to decide how to deal with street prostitution.
Schools up to 50% over capacity
About 200 schools were under capacity last year and nearly 500 others were in danger of overcrowding, official documents show. Audio
Sex workers could take legal action against Chch council
The Christchurch City Council could face legal action if it goes ahead with a bylaw designed to move sex workers out of residential areas. Audio
Police on the track of Canterbury sportsground vandal
Emotions are running high in a South Island town as police hunt for the driver responsible for ripping up a community sports field.
Scientists keep eye in the sky on rare NZ birds
A satellite is now being used to count the endangered northern royal albatross, which breeds on the Chatham Islands.
Canterbury Rugby tackles racial abuse
After a turbulent year of complaints about players' conduct the Canterbury Rugby Union has launched a new campaign aimed at stopping racism on the rugby pitch.
Port worker with PTSD wins job fight
A distressed Lyttelton Port worker who took a year's sick leave after his friend died on the job has won his fight to get his job back.
Brownlee bows out of Christchurch rebuild
Gerry Brownlee's six-year reign as the minister in charge of the $15.4 billion Christchurch rebuild is coming to an end, following today's Cabinet reshuffle.
Sex worker strife: 'We've had vandalism, we've had break-ins'
Central Christchurch residents say they are under siege from sex workers, and one is threatening legal action if the city council does nothing.
Communication breakdown behind post-earthquake tsunami confusion
A report into how authorities handled the tsunami alert after the KaikÅura quake reveals communication issues between the council and Civil Defence.
Plan to rezone Chch land criticised
The council believes the 125 hectares of low-lying land is suitable for homes, but critics say enough land is already available for housing in the city.
Fire-hit park staff trade bikes for oven mitts
A small oven fire and a lack of experience did not deter staff from the fire-stricken Christchurch Adventure Park, as they volunteered at Ronald McDonald House.