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'Significant number' of buildings damaged in aftershocks
Fire crews in Christchurch are inspecting buildings damaged by today's series of aftershocks.
Firefighters extinguish Canterbury blaze
Firefighters are inspecting the site of a blaze in Canterbury that burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.
Your reaction to the aftershock
Reports and photos of the magnitude 4.9 earthquake from Twitter and Facebook.
Family baffled over toxic Christmas Day attack
Police say yesterday's toxic attack on a Christchurch home was deliberate as the vial couldn't have been thrown from the road.
Family home after toxic attack
A Christchurch family is back home following an attack early today in which a toxic substance was thrown through the window of their house. Six of them were hospitalised for breathing problems and irritation to the eyes and ears.
Canterbury farewells destructive year
Residents in the street worst affected by September's earthquake may spend another two Christmases waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
Firefighters to battle blaze through Christmas
Firefighters in Canterbury are preparing to spend their Christmas Day battling a blaze that has so far burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.
Extradition request for wanted man
A formal extradition request has been made to the Kenyan Government for a man accused of the alleged attempted murder of his estranged wife and the murder of her friend in Christchurch last year.
Christmas services around the country
A selection of Christmas church services in the main centres.
Woman seriously hurt in dog attack
A "cowardly" man left a woman bleeding from serious arm injuries after his dog attacked her in Kaiapoi near Christchurch this morning.
Canterbury fires continue to burn
Canterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.
Massive fire still burning in south Canterbury
A massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn.
Stretched firefighters battle two large blazes
Stretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.
Firefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fire
Firefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.
<i>Drexel's</i>, Christchurch
We came here because we were in Christchurch for the day and this iconic all-day 'breakfast restaurant' had been recommended.
Weather Watch: Promising days ahead
Santa Claus is coming to town - and the weather is looking fantastic for his long ride down from the North Pole.