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Mike Moore was an ideas man, a trade and a working class hero who had plenty of tragedy and frustration in his life, but he'd hate for that to loom large in discussion of his legacy, Tim Watkin writes…

Analysis - Bring together both road and rail, throw in a dash of school and hospital spending and you have something crucial for all three coalition partners, writes Tim Watkin.

About $1.5 billion worth of construction projects in Christchurch will be finished and opened this year, marking another milestone in the Christchurch rebuild.

About $1.5 billion worth of construction projects in Christchurch will be finished and opened this year, marking another milestone in the Christchurch rebuild.

Until now, Southern Response has repeatedly refused interviews with senior staff. Its new boss is offering a public apology for claimants who weren't treated well by the state insurer.

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the New Year will bring back difficult memories for the city, as it approaches the first anniversary of the mosque attacks.

After a tragic year for many New Zealanders, 2019 had one last nightmare for the country to endure, as an explosive eruption on Whakaari/White Island claimed the lives of 19 people.

Cabinet will consider an investment case for the stadium tomorrow.

Designs have been released for a 12-metre hydroslide tower being built at Christchurch's Metro Sports Facility.

A new Catholic cathedral, primary school, offices and a multi-storey carpark are to be built in the heart of Christchurch.

Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again. 

The Detail - It's more than eight years since the earthquakes saw Christchurch crumble. Forty billion dollars has been poured into rebuilding - but what's missing now is people.

It's more than eight years since the earthquakes saw Christchurch crumble. Forty billion dollars has been poured into  rebuilding - but what's missing now, is people. 

With enough investment, Christchurch could become the country's space hub within five years and offer thousands of aerospace-related jobs.

The Earthquake Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury.

A heritage steam train named in honour of railway workers killed in World War I will today honour the return of tourism to quake-ravaged Kekerengu.

A major part of a plan to restore Christchurch's red zone has taken two years and $5 million to draw up but is now being slammed by council staff.

It's taken days to put the SkyCity International Convention Centre fire out - but the salvage and repair job will take much, much longer.

Lianne Dalziel has been inducted for a third term as the city's mayor in a ceremony this afternoon along with the city's new councillors.

Work has now started on the final section of Christchurch's Avon River to receive a post-quake makeover.