Latest from Canterbury
Global telethon to raise funds for Christchurch
Business leaders and celebrities hope a global telethon for the Christchurch earthquake will revitalise fundraising.
Two arrested over attack on foreign student
Two people have been arrested for what Christchurch police say appears to be a racially motivated attack on a foreign student.
Travel book: <i>Day Walks of New Zealand: Canterbury and Kaikoura</i>
The latest book in the Day Walks series covers the amazing routes which can be walked in parts of Canterbury like Kaikoura and the Mackenzie Country.
Many attend rainy Anzac Day services
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out at dawn services across the country.
Research reveals link between religion, consumerism
A study by a New Zealand researcher has shown Christians are less likely to purchase a product if it is advertised in a materialistic or "showy" way.
Displaced churches to mark Easter at funeral home
The Knox Church in Christchurch will join two other displaced congregations to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Sunday - in a funeral home.
Doctor's second shot at proposal after earthquake
Kenny Rao gets a second shot at proposing today after fearing his $27,000 engagement ring was lost in the Christchurch earthquake.
NRL: Hayne accepts early guilty plea
Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne will miss two NRL matches after he accepted the early guilty plea on his headbutting charge today.