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Christchurch

Feel every bit the tourist while punting down the Avon.

Best short-haul holiday destinations: Christchurch

With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale since the 2011 earthquake.

  • Katherine Scott
Emirates was a late adopter of premium economy, but was awarded best premium economy seat at the World Airline Awards.

Airline review: ‘World’s best’ premium economy lives up to the hype

Emirates’ long-awaited premium economy class on its superjumbo is now available on Australian routes – including on a short haul.

  • Katherine Scott
Christchurch Airport seen from air side.

This unassuming NZ airport has plenty of surprises

While light on shopping and food options post-security, New Zealand’s second-largest airport is friendly and bright.

  • Julie Miller
The Quadrangle at the historic and newly restored Arts Centre (formerly Canterbury College), Christchurch, New Zealand.

Twelve years on, Christchurch’s devastated buildings restored

You can take a sneak peek at restoration of heritage buildings destroyed by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

  • Anthony Dennis
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An expert expat’s tips for Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch is built for active transport - walk instead of drive, or take advantage of the flat city and get around by bicycle.

  • Belinda Jackson
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Christchurch has rebuilt itself as a city that works for people, not just bureaucrats.

Christchurch 2011 earthquake: City's comeback makes it one of the world's most pleasant

After its terrible earthquake in 2011, Christchurch has rebuilt itself into one of the world's most pleasant, liveable and vibrant cities.

  • Lee Tulloch
SatOct15OneOnlyChristchurch One of the Christchurch, New Zealand, distinctive heritage passes the city's historic Arts Centre complex. Photo: supplied

Nine must-do highlights of Christchurch, New Zealand

After a mammoth, decade's long reconstruction following the 2011 earthquake, New Zealand's second biggest city is experiencing a new dawn.

  • Anthony Dennis
Nugget Point, New Zealand.

Road-trip from Queenstown to Christchurch: Discovering New Zealand's underrated patch of paradise

On the south-east tip, we discover the blissful beauty that typifies New Zealand.

  • Tatyana Leonov
The arrival of the C17 marks the start of the summer Antarctic season in Christchurch. Seen here at Phoenix Air Field on the Ross Ice Shelf.

Christchurch, New Zealand: One of the world's five gateways to Antarctica

Locals go as far as to say that Antarctica is embedded in the city's DNA.

  • Tatyana Leonov
Otahuna mushroom risotto.

Christchurch, New Zealand: Best places to eat - resort owner Hall Cannon's picks

This fast-evolving city in the Canterbury region is foodie heaven.

  • Julietta Jameson

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