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Trade Me job listings up from last year
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.

Time capsules held no hidden treasures
Christchurch's people will be asked for their own ideas on what to add to the city's time capsules.

Dead pilot's skills 'saved passenger's life'
The daughter of a pilot killed in a helicopter crash near Lake Coleridge credits his flying with saving the life of her husband.

Plan to extend bars' Easter hours 'contrived' - police
A dozen Dunedin bars want to extend their opening hours over Easter weekend.

Part of Christchurch CBD to reopen
Part of central Christchurch will be open for business again from October ahead of Cup and Show Week, one of the city's busiest times of year, under a plan announced this afternoon.

Skateboarders take to quake-hit streets on YouTube (watch video)
A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.

Nick Regos: Unified rebuild is the way to go
Nick Regos writes on tragedy and the urgent urban planning opportunity it offers.

Boxing: Sonny Bill sees a likely future in boxing ring
Sonny Bill Williams says he may turn his back on the oval ball codes for good.

Garth George: Courage needed to dig us out of worsening mire
Commitment and some sacrifices only way to fix growing social and economic problems.