The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes.
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Technical experts to help speed up Chch consenting process
The Government will appoint technical experts to join the Christchurch City Council's consenting department in a move to…
Prisoners to fix quake-damaged houses in Christchurch
Prisoners are being put to work fixing earthquake-damaged houses in Christchurch. Corrections Minister Anne Tolley announced…
Chch mayor: Council will meet deadline
Bob Parker is adamant his council will meet a two-week deadline to speed up its consenting process, as the Government threatens…
Earthquake Commission
Editorial: Email blunders rebound on public rights
The email mistakes that embarrassed the Earthquake…
Mai Chen: Knowledge is power, but don't misuse it
From a legal perspective, the unintended disclosure…
Burglars target vacant quake damaged homes
Burglars are targeting earthquake damaged homes that are being repaired a week after residents have temporarily moved out…
School's private funding
The Education Ministry's $41 million proposed year 1-13 super school for Christchurch is set to be funded by the private…
Flat Man takes flight
Masked student superhero Flat Man has launched a winter offensive to help hard-up families still doing it tough in post-earthquake…
360 tonnes of hazardous waste to be collected from red zone homes
The Government expects to have collected about 360 tonnes of hazardous waste from red zone homes in Christchurch before…
Christchurch earthquake
Christchurch quake blamed for suicide
Coroner finds Christchurch man killed himself after his home became uninhabitable.
Workers' quake stress
Post-traumatic stress may only now be taking effect on workers who experienced the Canterbury quakes, an expert says,
Lawyer 'cost me my day in court'
A lawyer is before the legal profession's disciplinary body for allegedly settling a client's claim without his permission…
New Christchurch homes announced
A new Housing New Zealand home will be built in Christchurch every day until the end of 2015, the Government announced today…
1000-day anniversary of Christchurch quake
Tomorrow marks 1000 days since the first devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. The magnitude 7.1…
Chch provides gold Oz doesn't have
Handyman Eng Chuan Tang thought of making Australia his permanent home after hearing stories about its endless opportunities…
Tears and rage after school closure news
Andrew Smith hoisted daughter Serenity into the air after the school bell yesterday, a mural of her young, smiling face…
'A sad day for Phillipstown'
Some Christchurch families are shattered after learning the Ministry of Education was closing their beloved schools as part…
Christchurch schools learn their fates
Seven Christchurch schools will be closed and six will be merged from next year, Education Minister Hekia Parata has confirmed…
Housing seen as biggest risk to NZ economy
Christchurch earthquake Archives
Auckland's 'frothy' housing market poses the biggest risk to the economy's strengthening recovery, the…
Canterbury
Sanctions after 'all-in brawl' at rugby
Three south canterbury rugby players and a spectator…
Consent deadline for Chch Council
Christchurch City Council has been given a fortnight…
Killer who grabbed car wheel loses appeal
A man who killed three people by grabbing the wheel…
Man drives drunk after AA meeting
A repeat drink-driver who blew more than twice the…
Rebuilding Christchurch Business
Key visits Christchurch construction sites
Prime Minister John Key visited three major construction sites in Christchurch today which are being hailed as evidence…
Christchurch CBD
Asbestos found at QEII site
More Christchurch CBD
Asbestos piping has been found buried at the QEII Stadium demolition site in Christchurch.
Earthquakes
Dozens of quakes set Bay rattling and rolling
More Earthquakes
Fifty-three earthquakes have struck Hawke's Bay in the past week, with the biggest measuring magnitude…
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How to donate
Donations can be made to the Red Cross online or via the GrabOne website or fundraiseonline.co.nz, as the Red Cross site has been crashing.
Salvation Army call 0800 53 00 00 (specify that your donation is for the 'Canterbury Earthquake Appeal') or at:
- Any ANZ Bank branch: Account number: 01-1839-0188939-00
- Any National Bank branch: Account number: 06-0869-0548507-00
- Any Westpac Bank branch: Account number: 03-0207-0617331-00
- Any ASB Bank branch: Account number: 12-3205-0146808-00
- Any BNZ Bank branch: Account number: 02-0500-0982004-000
- Any Kiwibank branch: Account number: 38-9009-0759479-00
- Any TSB Bank branch: Account number: 15-3942-0900372-00
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