Small BusinessQuake zone impact spreads to hit Rangiora businessRangiora, 25km from Christchurch, escaped unscathed from the Christchurch earthquakes but safety checks have now shut down some of its most important businesses.11 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMinister: Paper's quake reporting 'irresponsible'Gerry Brownlee has slammed a newspaper report a decision about orange zoned land in Kaiapoi is due next week...28 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandNatasha HadfieldNatasha Sarah Hadfield, the owner of Wick's Fish in Worchester Street, has been confirmed as one of the victims of last week's earthquake.27 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandMinister escapes conviction for unlawful weddingA former Christchurch Anglican minister has escaped conviction for charges relating to an unlawful wedding.31 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously hurt in dog attackA "cowardly" man left a woman bleeding from serious arm injuries after his dog attacked her in Kaiapoi near Christchurch this morning.23 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandTwo convicted over unlawful weddingChristchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.01 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandGovt announces quake help for CantabriansA range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake.01 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi sewerage damage could take a year to fixSewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.28 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted for Christchurch and WaimakaririChristchurch mayor Bob Parker says the city has moved from a state of emergency "to a state of urgency" and significant problems remain.16 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandEarthquake: All Black captain's visit lifts spirits of townRichie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.14 Sep 05:30 PM
