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Brownlee tight-lipped on land plan

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says up to 12,000 homes could be demolished in Christchurch, but is refusing to reveal when the city's much-awaited land reports will be revealed.

4.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Canterbury

Police name man hit by vehicle

A 55-year-old man was killed after being hit by a white taxi van on the eastern boundary of the Canterbury town of Springfield about 3am today.

Cartoon: So, what's the grand plan for a basket case?

Police drink-drive 'entrapment'

Ring's quake-call right on

Score another point for moon man Ken Ring - he picked the latest earthquake for Christchurch.

Big chief rolls up sleeves to help with quake

Big Christchurch clean-up underway

A positive buzz has returned to Christchurch this morning, with hundreds of volunteers turning up to help clear silt from Monday's earthquake.

Two injured in Rakaia Bridge crash

Two people have been injured in a serious crash on the Rakaia Bridge in south Canterbury.

Teen gets life for 16-year-old's murder

Trucks crash on railway crossing

4.4 quake rattles Christchurch awake

Mackenzie Country: The high life

Sheep-stealer James Mackenzie's hideaway is stunningly beautiful, writes Jim Eagles, and the food is equally stunning.

$2.8m supercar safe in its own bunker

Electrical fire at Christchurch Hospital

Army staying in Christchurch

Earthquake levy rejected again

Christchurch Cathedral to remain at heart of city

The Christchurch Cathedral dean says the building will always be at the centre of the city, wherever that might be.