The annual Christchurch marathon will go ahead as planned next week despite the devastating effects of the February earthquake in the city.

Thank goodness we have Anna Paquin and Martin Henderson doing their bit by making pieces of escapism.

Software geeks have taken over Christchurch's High School Old Boys rugby club, after the earthquake pushed them out of upmarket CBD offices.

Christchurch professionals, used to five star CBD style before the February earthquake are now setting up shop above car yards and outboard motor stores.

People looking for a bargain should be wary of encouraging looters in quake-hit Christchurch.

The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.

National Party faithful in Christchurch have again been reassured of the Government's commitment to rebuilding the city, with Prime Minister John Key today trumpeting the budget's quake-recovery package.

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Two of New Zealand's biggest stars will step out of their comfort zones when a major Christchurch earthquake fundraiser gets under way.