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Some children could find themselves learning in hallways, staff rooms and other makeshift classrooms this year because overcrowded schools don't have enough space.

Some damaged Christchurch roads could remain rougher than they were before the Canterbury earthquakes for several decades.

The Christchurch City Council paid $28m towards a $50m carpark building after Carter Group threatened it would drop plans to build a glossy new CBD shopping precinct. Audio

The payment of $28 million of Christchurch ratepayers' money towards a privately owned carpark has been defended by one of those involved in the deal.

A popular heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today, nearly six years after the Christchurch earthquake forced its closure.

Tony Guthrie believes red-zoning his Kaikōura property is his only hope of moving on. He is not alone.

Five of the government's 53 major projects face major problems, including the $490 million upgrade of two of the navy's frigates.

Since last month's quake which blocked the main road through Kaikōura, a once quiet road in Marlborough has been turned into a main South Island highway.

It's a re-newed Broom for the Black Caps.

The quake-damaged Kaikōura Coastal transport routes will be rebuilt at a cost of up to $2 billion, Cabinet has confirmed.

The Black Caps' trepidation and lack of intensity led to their 3-0 series defeat at the hands of Australia, according to the New Zealand coach Mike Hesson.

Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee will leave it up to the incoming Prime Minister whether he retains the portfolio, he says.

Outgoing Prime Minister John Key says he may dump his Blues rugby team membership and support the Crusaders again.

Paula Bennett has the support of 23 MPs to be National's deputy leader, but Simon Bridges insists he has a chance. Video, Audio

From rivers and rooftops to the student area, nearly 4000 wayward Christchurch road cones have found their way home.

As if the big shake wasn’t bad enough.

Property values in Christchurch have increased by 9.2 percent in the past three years, according to new QV figures.

Kaikōura was once a sleepy village where people stopped for "fish and chips or a pee'' on their way to somewhere else. What changed? Video

The government is set to sell thousands of state homes in Christchurch, and John Key's childhood home could be among them. Video

The head of a major steel fabricator wants Immigration New Zealand to halve the time it takes to process work visas for migrant workers.

Methamphetamine use has surged among people who have been arrested, according to a new study.

Construction bosses say at least 1000 workers will be needed to rebuild quake-hit roads and buildings. Audio