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Quake inquests to be held as soon as possible
Further inquests into the deaths of people killed in the Christchurch quake will take place next month.

Shawn Lucas
Shawn Lucas, 40, worked as a sports director, producer and programming manager in the CTV building.

Scenic smorgasbord on the TranzAlpine
From plains to peaks to rainforest, the TranzAlpine offers a taster of the striking south.

<i>Gill South</i>: Powers of Superman needed to rebuild a shattered city
Christchurch recovery is a job that called for a top CEO.

Cities look to Christchurch for earthquake lessons
The February earthquake in Christchurch lays bare the complacency which surrounds our risk-management of older buildings.

Woman who smuggled drugs into prison jailed
A woman who thought it was a lark to smuggle drugs to mates in jail has found herself behind prison bars.

$42m earmarked for Canterbury trades training
Next week's budget will provide up to $42 million for trades training for Canterbury to meet labour demand.

Permanent CEO for CERA named
The permanent chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has been announced today.