Of all the small tragedies that followed the big one in Christchurch, perhaps one of the most keenly felt losses for the hospitality trade was the cancellation of Dramfest.

National and Labour buried their differences and pledged to work together to rebuild Christchurch after Parliament passed legislation granting unprecedented powers to authorities responsible for getting the job done.

Another 123 buildings in Christchurch have been approved by Civil Defence for demolition or partial demolition - or are required to be made safe, bringing the total to 307.

A Labour MP and a National Party-aligned blogger have joined forces to object to the Govt's frequent

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has brushed off claims that he will have war-time powers over Canterbury with tomorrow's passing of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill.

New Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.

Job listings on internet auction site Trade Me are up 25 per cent on a year ago, with growth particularly strong in Southland and Gisborne.

Christchurch's people will be asked for their own ideas on what to add to the city's time capsules.

AMI has backed down in a battle with a father-of-six over his earthquake damaged Jaguar car.

The daughter of a pilot killed in a helicopter crash near Lake Coleridge credits his flying with saving the life of her husband.

A dozen Dunedin bars want to extend their opening hours over Easter weekend.