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Post earthquake landmark in Christchurch prepares to close
The Re:Start container mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake, but now it's preparing to close up shop, as Maja Burry… Audio
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Brownlee bows out of Christchurch rebuild
Gerry Brownlee's six-year reign as the minister in charge of the $15.4 billion Christchurch rebuild is coming to an end, following today's Cabinet reshuffle.
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Announcement of new Christchurch rebuild Minister polarising
Some see the removal of Gerry Brownlee after six years as a positive step for Christchurch, but others are concerned that replacement Nicky Wagner won't have a seat at the Cabinet table. Audio
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900 new homes under way in central Christchurch
Work is under way to build hundreds of new inner-city apartments and townhouses, with promises the project's first stage will be done in a year.
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Homeowners warned of crackdown on quake insurance spending
The Insurance Council is warning owners of earthquake-damaged homes in Marlborough that banks are cracking down on insurance pay-out spending.
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North Canterbury farmers make the best of life after earthquake
Four months after their villa was wrecked, North Canterbury farmers Bob and Vicki Todhunter have made a stylish new temporary home in a shearing shed.
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Christchurch - our underground story
The author of a children’s book which explains the Christchurch rebuild is fundraising to have more copies printed after the first 1000 sold out in weeks. Audio
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Cheaper to rebuild Nelson's quake-prone cathedral?
Nelson's Christ Church Cathedral needs millions of dollars worth of seismic strengthening and the public may be asked to help raise the funds for the work
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Chch residents wearing mask to combat dangerous quarry dust
Families living next to a gravel quarry on the outskirts of Christchurch have to wear masks when they go outside because of toxic dust coming from it. Video
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Quake-hit residents fear insurance woes
A family with water coming through the walls of their house is among Kaikōura residents who worry insurers will leave them short-changed.
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$443k spent on cathedral working group, with no result
The government spent $443,400 on a working group looking at the restoration of the quake damaged Christ Church Cathedral, but its fate has still not been agreed upon.
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From beach campaign, to saving school pool
A man who rallied the nation to buy an Abel Tasman beach is helping lead a new campaign - to rebuild his local community's earthquake-destroyed pool.
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A fire too close to home
A firsthand account of the Port Hills fire, by Kim Pflaum.
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The Central finally arrives at Christchurch's Arts Centre
It's been a long, long wait but Christchurch's Arts Centre finally has a contemporary art gallery space again - and it's just opened. It's the latest 'reveal' in the Arts Centre post-earthquake… Audio
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's 2017 season opens
The CSO launched its 2017 season with a concert titled Romeo & Juliet last week. Tony Ryan went along to see what the year has in store for Canterbury orchestra-goers. Audio
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 February 2017
Audio 27 Feb 2017US free trade moves could accelerate PACER-Plus; West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG; Moves to boost Pasifika understanding in NZ public sector; A new satellite on order could bring high… Audio
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Chch rebuild offers training opportunity for Pasifika peoples
Audio 27 Feb 2017Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the region. Audio
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Chch faces higher rates in draft council budget
Residents face higher-than-expected rates to pay for major projects, with the council promising $480m of investment in the next financial year.
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Chch rebuild: 'It's really going to be amazing'
Recovery authorities promise all but one of Christchurch's anchor projects will be under construction this year, as the city's rebuild hits its stride.
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Christchurch rebuild offers training for Pasifika peoples
Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the Pacific. Twenty-four workers from Fiji, Tonga and… Audio
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Where is the Christchurch rebuild at six years on?
All but one of Christchurch's so called anchor projects will be under construction this year as the rebuild finally begins to hit its straps. Audio
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Tradewinds for 21 February 2017
New Zealand's foreign minister on Melanesian tour; the Kiribati Catholic Church is keen on tourism development but not on reviving the Russian Empire; Pacific workers join the rebuild of Christchurch.
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Christchurch, Kaikōura turn to Pacific for rebuild workers
The Kaikōura earthquake could create opportunities for Pacific workers helping with the Christchurch rebuild as part of a trades training programme.
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Port Hills fire: Two-thirds of fire under control
Civil Defence is assessing whether people will be able to get back into their properties on Early Valley and Kennedys Bush Roads in the Port Hills tonight. Video, Audio
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Chch cycleways disastrous for St Albans business
A Christchurch business owner says a multi-million dollar cycleway project is disastrous for his St Albans store.
