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Christchurch building demolished

Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Radio Network House was demolished in spectacular style.

Magnitude 4.0 quake shakes Christchurch

Christchurch was rattled by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake this morning.

John Roughan: Plan lacks key element: action

Two months ago, Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee invited a number of us journalists who sometimes write about Christchurch to come and see what was happening.

Cancer fighter, 6, gets to make a big bang

$26,000 top bid to blow up Christchurch building

Ongoing quake impact may cut further 150 jobs

Eyes on rivers as rain continues in Canterbury

Police name Timaru stab victim

Driver unhurt after dramatic train derailing

Boy, 12, kills rare kea on school trip

Stolen radioactive material returned

'Don't f****** bother I quit' teen fails in job compo

A teenager who flew into a rage when asked why she hadn't turned up to work at a salon has lost her bid for compensation.

Uncertainty over tourist's ski field death

Christchurch may need more tsunami sirens

Knife attack accused appears in court

Body burial clash decision reserved