The EQC has paid out over $145m to residents affected by the Canterbury quake two months ago, but only a small proportion of the claims have been assessed.

Christchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.

A Christchurch musician has successfully had his conviction for assaulting his four-year-old son quashed by the Supreme Court.

A woman who admitted trying to snatch a baby from a Christchurch hospital is now four months pregnant, a court was told today.

Even novices can get amongst excitement of harness racing, says Joanna Davies.

Christchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.

Canterbury will chase a third straight title while Auckland will ponder the repeat cruelties of the national sport.