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Advocates say deadline for EQC compensation unfair
Time is nearly up for owners of on-sold quake damaged properties in Canterbury to apply to claim money for botched repairs.
Expletive-filled tirade from white supremacist Philip Arps during court appearance
A Christchurch white supremacist made hate-filled outbursts both inside and outside court as he had a charge of breaching release conditions dropped.
'Antiquated' equipment being used for Pike River mission criticised
There is frustration among some families of Pike River, who are calling for better technology to be used in the recovery mission.
Soldier sentenced over assaults still in army, despite saying he would leave
A soldier sentenced to military detention for multiple assault charges is still serving in the New Zealand Army, despite him telling a court he would leave.
South Island business owners: 'There are no cases down here'
It's decision day and South Island businesses are pleading for a return to Covid alert level 1.
Former CERA employees facing fraud charges named
Two former employees of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority facing fraud charges can now be named.
A century later: pilot recreates first flight over Aoraki/Mt Cook
A Canterbury pilot has recreated the first flight over Aoraki/Mt Cook to mark a century since the maiden voyage.
A decade since the quake that started it all
It is billed as the earthquake that started it all, it was magnitude 7.1 and it hit 10km from the Canterbury town of Darfield at 4.35am on 4 September 2010.
Covid-19: Luxury charter flights drop with fall in international visitors
More New Zealanders are looking to charter private flights as the sector reels from the effect of Covid-19.
Judith Collins on Roger Bridge allegations: 'It's not something I approve of'
National leader Judith Collins says allegations surrounding the party's board member Roger Bridge is a matter for the party to deal with internally.
$700k to fix electricals at Christchurch justice precinct
A major post-earthquake building project in Christchurch has needed more than $700,000 in repairs and maintenance to its air-conditioning, electrical and lighting systems.
'Surprising' surge of interest in house sales in regions
The impact of Covid-19 on the property market may not be as dramatic as previously thought - thanks in part to a flock of returning New Zealanders.
'Hostile board' blamed for resignation of Canterbury health official
The resignation of the Canterbury District Health Board's top official is being labelled as a disaster for the region.
Critics label China's NZ ads as propaganda
The latest advertising campaign by the Chinese Consulate in a prominent Christchurch newspaper is being described as propaganda and untrue.
Baby died in 'unsurvivable' fire in bedroom
A Christchurch community is reeling after a tragic house fire killed two young children.
Post-Chch attack police searches unlawful - IPCA
Three police searches - carried out shortly after the Christchurch mosque attacks - were unlawful, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found.
Pilots protest as govt shoots down laser penalty bill
Pilots are angry at the government for voting against a bill which would have increased penalties for people that shine laser pointers at aircraft.
Man who deliberately sneezed at shoppers fined
A Christchurch man who filmed himself coughing and sneezing at supermarket customers during the nation-wide lockdown has been fined $750.
Principal says 'all lives matter' comment inappropriate
A staff member was wrong to remove Black Lives Matter posters put up by students, Christchurch Girls' High School's principal says. Audio
Third school's students complain over Black Lives Matter poster removal
Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed last week by a staff member - who then told them that "all lives matter".
Christchurch school investigating after Black Lives Matter posters torn down
An elite Christchurch private school is investigating after students reported that a teacher tore down posters and verbally abused them for promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Arthur Taylor recalled to Rimutaka Prison, source says
Prominent jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor is back in prison.
Covid-19: A 'very good idea' to wear masks on flights - expert
Public health expert Nick Wilson is calling on the government to introduce masks on flights - and says its current advice is outdated.
NZ Muslims celebrate unusual end of Ramadan amid Covid-19
Thousands of Muslims have been celebrating Eid-Al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, but the usually social event has been a bit different this year.
Solid progress: thousands of titles checked before red zone land handed over
About 600 hectares of Crown-owned land in Christchurch's residential red zone could be handed over to the city's council earlier than expected.