Latest from Canterbury

Netball: Leigh Gibbs appointed coach of Tactix

Woman who smuggled drugs into prison jailed

A woman who thought it was a lark to smuggle drugs to mates in jail has found herself behind prison bars.

Lawyers issue warning over quake insurance settlements

$42m earmarked for Canterbury trades training

Next week's budget will provide up to $42 million for trades training for Canterbury to meet labour demand.

Permanent CEO for CERA named

The permanent chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has been announced today.

Permanent CEO of CERA to be announced

Quake raid on liquor shop brings jail term

Stealing quake generators a 'despicable act'

A Christchurch man has been jailed for more than three years after stealing emergency generators.

Christchurch police bust burglary ring

Dallington residents upset over rates for damaged utilities

Quake victim considers new life abroad

Amy Cooney would love to be able to put her earthquake ordeal behind her and focus on fond memories of her brother.

For the love of books - some of our top shops

Buying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.

Low cost Chinese housing about to hit Kiwi suburbs

Zoo names its shoot-to-kill animals

Weiyu Zhang

Weiyu Zhang, 30, from China, was studying at the King's Education language school in the CTV building at the time of the earthquake.

'Super haka' to send powerful message to Christchurch

Magnitude 4 aftershock strikes Christchurch

<i>Dita De Boni</i>: Little girl lost is found

Hurrah for the safety of a nine-year old Wainuiomata girl who spent the night up a tree after becoming lost and was reunited with her family the following day.