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Mackenzie Country: The high life
Sheep-stealer James Mackenzie's hideaway is stunningly beautiful, writes Jim Eagles, and the food is equally stunning.

Christchurch Cathedral to remain at heart of city
The Christchurch Cathedral dean says the building will always be at the centre of the city, wherever that might be.

5 minutes with ... biodynamic winemaker Mike Weesering
Originally from the United States, Mike Weesering and his partner Claudia planted the first grapes on their Pyramid Valley vineyard in North Canterbury in 2000.

Trapped in liquefied limbo-land
A new hell has dawned on thousands of Cantabrians - they're trapped in a liquefied limbo-land and cannot leave quake-ravaged Christchurch even if they want to. For many, the devastating earthquake double-whammy...

Elderly man may not be quake casualty
The death of an elderly man after yesterday's second big earthquake may not be quake-related, say police.

Quakes continue to hit Christchurch
Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.