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Wine: The vintner's luck
Some of our most experienced wine entrepreneurs are among New Zealand's richest people.
Christchurch earthquake: Misfortune compounds family grief
Manning teens have lost mother and an aunt and home has been burgled - all in less than three weeks
Donna Manning
Donna Merrie Manning, 43, loved seeing people step outside their comfort zone and succeed.
More quake victims' names released
Police have this evening named six more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, taking the total names released to 103.
Hotel may be brought down in 'dramatic explosion'
A decision on the safest way to demolish the Hotel Grand Chancellor in central Christchurch is expected in the next few days.
Ivy Cabunilas
Ivy Jane Cabunilas, 33, of the Philippines, has been confirmed as a victim of the earthquake.
Sisi Xin
Sisi Xin, 28, from China, was confirmed as a victim of the earthquake by police on March 10, 2011.
Christchurch CBD walk cancelled
A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.
Police name 14 more quake victims
Police have this afternoon named 14 more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, bringing the total number of victims police have named to 97. The official death toll remains at 166.
Refugees determined to return to quake-hit Christchurch
Hundreds of refugees who fled their wartorn countries only to be caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are determined to return to Canterbury.
Haruki Hyakuman
Haruki Hyakuman, 27, was studying at the King's English language school in the CTV building so he could become a nurse.
Amanda Hooper
Former Black Stick Amanda Hooper was an exceptionally talented player whose work ethic and warmth towards her teammates made her second to none, according to former Black Sticks coach Ian Rutledge.
Joanne Giles
A long-time familiar face on regional television, mother-of-four Joanna May Giles was also known for high-adrenaline activities and even tried her hand at politics.
Nina Bishop
Nina Jane Bishop has been confirmed as one of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
All quake-hit homes to be assessed
All Christchurch houses will be assessed for damage over the next eight weeks in an EQC rapid assessment process. All homes will be ranked into categories of damage, then homeowners given a timeframe...
Te Taki (Wally) Tairakena
Te Taki (Wally) Tairakena, 60, was a teacher at the King's Education language school, which was based in the CTV building.
Emma Shaharudin
Emma Shaharudin, 35, worked for Perpetual Trust, which was located in the Pyne Gould Corporation building.
Akaroa: Escape into a foodie's fantasy
A hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Ann Roberts, 39, was the accounts manager at the King's Education language school in the CTV building.
John O'Connor
John Joseph O'Connor, from Abbeydorney in Ireland, died while working in the Pyne Gould Corporation building.
Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'
A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.
Jewel Francisco
Jewel Jose Francisco, 26, was one of a group of Filipino students studying English at King's Education in the CTV building.