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.

The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.

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.

A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.