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Woman nearly drowns in quake sinkhole
A Christchurch woman who nearly drowned in a liquefaction sinkhole during the December 23 quake is fighting to walk again after suffering horrific injuries to her leg. Natalie, 47, who did not want her last name used, was talking with her neighbours in a North New Brighton street when the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 3.18pm and within seconds she...
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Trapped man thankful for cellphones
With his ankle firmly pinned beneath the wheel of a four-tonne tractor Rod Bennett counts himself lucky he carries two cellphones to ensure access in remote areas.
Roger Sutton- Public needs confidence
CERA CEO Roger Sutton says ensuring the safety of commercial and large multi-unit buildings is a key focus at CERA at the moment.
Hotel demolition under safety cloud
Contractors could soon be banned from working on ladders after a serious fall by a worker on the demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Duminy gets shot at NZ
South Africa have recalled left-hander JP Duminy at the expense of Ashwell Prince in the only change to their test squad for next month's cricket tour.
No resting on his laurels for Franks
You've just turned 24, won a Rugby World Cup, are young enough to play in a couple more, and cemented a place in New Zealand rugby history. How do you top that?
- Lewis braced for title battle
- Double delight for fans
- Focus reverts to 50 over game
- Aussie battler shows how to laugh at death's door
How do you think EQC has handled earthquake insurance issues in Christchurch?
This poll ended on 28 January 2012.
Outstandingly- they're under a lot of pressure
Pretty well- for the most part
Not very well at all - too many errors
Terribly- it's outrageous
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Anna Turner- Cellphone etiquette
Columnist Anna Turner is sick of rude phone etiquette during dinner, but has heard of a new game which is said to be able to fix the problem.
- Your views- Cyclists
- Your views- City council
- Roger Sutton- Plenty to enjoy this summer
- Anna Turner- An independent woman
Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them.
- Experience is the wisest teacher
- Confidence holds up down on farm
- Smart ways with water
- Turbine more than earns its keep
DVD Review: The Office: Special Edition...
Laugh, cringe at Brent's Office antics
- Raggamuffin: Boog-y down to da beat
- Game review: Raving Rabbids - Alive & Kicking
- Game review: Shadows of the Damned
- Game review: Dance Central 2
Travel: Up a lazy river
Expatriate Fijian Anendra Singh returns to see how his homeland is faring, and discovers he can no longer stand the heat
- Bubbles demand room to breathe
- Deliciously creamy cheeses (+recipes)
- Book review: Easy Barbecue
- Travel: Space to embrace nature