Latest from Canterbury

'Girth-quake' strikes Christchurch

'Girth-quake' is the new catch-word in Christchurch to describe a growing issue of burgeoning waist-lines.

Teen quake burglar jailed 'as example'

Man who threatened PM loses appeal

A Canterbury farmer who sent death threats to top ranking government officials and members of Parliament has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Cat-flap burglar pleads guilty

A burglar broke into homes by reaching through the cat-flap and unlocking doors, a court was told today.

Chch schools see rise in anti social behaviour

Christchurch schools are having to cope with a growing number of cases of anti-social behaviour in the classroom.

Christchurch motorway re-opens after crash

Strong chance of another big shake

Canterbury has a nearly one-in-four chance of another massive earthquake in the next year.

Pike River inquiry cost almost doubles

Rhea Sumalpong

Rhea Mae Sumalpong, 25, from the Philippines, sent a desperate plea for help to her mother in Australia as she was trapped in rubble in the CTV building after the February 22 earthquake.

Demolition companies defend pace of work

Demolition companies working in the centre of Christchurch have dismissed suggestions crews should be working seven days a week.

Expert questions pace of Christchurch demolition

An international disaster recovery expert says demolition teams should be working seven days a week.

Dealing with disaster wins Govt kudos

Preventive detention sought for sex offender

Quake shakes Timaru

Rescued penguin refuses to swim

Bogus tradespeople case quake-damaged homes

Christchurch residents are being warned about bogus tradespeople casing properties to later burgle.

Families plan for Pike River recovery

Frustrated families of the Pike River dead are looking to take over responsibility for recovering the bodies of their loved ones and are putting together a team of experienced mine rescue experts to create a credible plan.

Census scheduled for 2013