New ZealandMayor compared to Giuliani post 9/11Mayor Bob Parker is unsure about the comparison with former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, but the earthquake that struck Christchurch could help him keep his job.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientistChristchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.05 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch coming to terms with earthquake"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.04 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandCity awakes to billion-dollar aftershock"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand<b>Christchurch quake: What's working and what's not</b>Services and infrastructure in Christchurch have been seriously affected by this morning's quake. Here is the current situation.04 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandRival personalities vie for Christchurch mayoraltyCities throughout New Zealand will be voting for new leaders as Auckland ushers in the Super City in October. Jarrod Booker examines two very different candidates running for Christchurch mayor.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSandcastle trip opponents 'narrow-minded'A Christchurch city councillor won't stand at the next election after a ratepayer-funded US trip to study sandcastles.12 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor quiet on $4k sandcastle tripA city councillor is keeping her head below the parapet after taking a $4000 ratepayer funded trip to California to study sandcastles.11 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandMayoral pair play name gamesHe's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-boy racer bylaw proposed for PapakuraBoy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.02 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandCity bans late night 'cruising' by boy racersChristchurch's Cruising Bylaw 2010 prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am.27 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandIt's official: Anderton confirms Chch mayoralty bidJim Anderton says he will run against Christchurch incumbent Bob Parker as 'the People's Mayor' in October. 09 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandHorror House fire 'turning point' says mayorA fire that gutted the Christchurch "House of Horrors" is a "turning point" for the community, Mayor Bob Parker says. 20 Sep 07:06 PM
