Flooding doesn't stop new Christchurch school opening
Banks Avenue School site was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake.
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Christchurch Airport turns to solar power in preparation for major unplanned outage
If the Alpine fault goes it could leave Christchurch without mains power for six months.
Workplace death: 'They got it horribly wrong'
Company faces huge fine and compensation after contractor dies falling from roof.
'Motorway mayhem': Brian Tamaki-led group plans protests in three cities
The marches were set to begin at 10am.
Builder faces $300,000 tax evasion allegations
The man appeared in court this morning facing 40 charges.
Car plunges into swollen Heathcote River in Christchurch
80mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Christchurch earlier this week.
Inside NZ's last private boys' high school
Sending your son to board will cost you almost $50,000 a year.
Operation Cobalt: Raid nets 'armed, dangerous' Killer Beez associate
Loaded gun and drugs found after police raid house.
University student death shocks campus, sparks internal review
Student found dead in room on first day of new semester.
Business and residents' confidence in Christchurch rising, but still low - report
Pulse of Christchurch report finds a metaphorical "tale of two cities".
Inside the turret of Canterbury's historic luxury retreat
Juliette Sivertsen finds restoration and nourishment at a luxury lodge in Tai Tapu.
Quiz: Where is NZ's best city for you?
Take our quiz and find out where the best place is for you to live the 'Kiwi dream'.
Opinion: NZ Rugby protect All Black brand, at what expense for the losing coach?
Why was Sunday's scheduled media conference cancelled? asks John MacDonald.
Police investigating sudden death at Christchurch motel
The death occurred about 10.10am this morning.
'Don't die, I love you': Teen's desperate words to mate, 14, who had never driven before
A 14yo who had apparently not driven before died while sneaking a drive with his friend.
Hamish Clark: Party time in Christchurch - Thank goodness the Stadium will be built
OPINION: Well done Christchurch - you truly are a Super City.
Flood survivor trekked through swollen creeks for help
A 'miracle' the man made it to safety.
Man admits killing landlord, lover in her home after she tried to evict him
Man charged with murder of Chch carer Val Heaney pleads guilty to hockey stick killing.
Q&A: Does Christchurch really need a $683m stadium? Your questions answered
Head of news Hamish Clark answers your questions as stadium D-day nears.
Christchurch on a plate - the best spots to dine, drink and relax in the Garden City
Chch has some of the best restaurants and cafes in the country serving top-notch kai.
Opinion: Some of my best friends use cycleways but are they worth the money?
Data gathered over six years has found initial growth in cycleway usage hasn't continued.
Vehicle crashes into house in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash in Papanui just before 9am.
Janice Gray has one last gig after lifetime on stage
Free Bus to God went live at the Christchurch Town Hall at the end of May.
John MacDonald: Stadium debacle a strong case for a Christchurch 'super city'
OPINION: It's time for Christchurch to consider what was done in Auckland in 2010.
Why Christchurch is the best place to live the Kiwi dream
Opinion: Christchurch is no longer a post-quake project. This is a city reborn.
Is Christchurch New Zealand's next super city?
Today Ōtautahi is no longer a post-earthquake project.
Exclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly dropped
He was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.
Man in serious condition after being shot in Rolleston
"Initial indications are that the incident involved people known to each other."
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Impact Awards nominee Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch talks art and politics
Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch says ""the world is depressing, but I'm positive about the future."
Opinion: Don't count your chickens, stadium fans
77 per cent of the 30,500 submissions were in favour of pushing on with the project.
Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
The council has waived $50,000 of protest traffic bills.
Mary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troubles
OPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.