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Five years on, a Cantabrian remembers the earthquakes
Cantabrian Mike Crean recalls the heartbreak of the first quake five years ago, the trauma that followed, and his faith that the city he loves can thrive again.
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Sunrise ceremony for quake anniversary
Cantabrians will watch the sunrise from New Brighton Beach tomorrow to mark five years since the September 2010 earthquake.
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Mayor happy to delay rebuild to keep rates down
The Christchurch mayor says she's determined to reduce further rates rises, even if it means delaying parts of the rebuild. Audio
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Christchurch mayor prefers project delays to rate hikes
The Christchurch mayor says she is determined to reduce further rates rises, even if it means delaying parts of the rebuild.
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Operations above groundwater level - quarry
The owners of a Christchurch quarry that residents believe may have contaminated their wells say its operations have remained above groundwater level at all times.
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Help for migrants aids economy - Mayor
The Mayor of Ashburton says making it easier for migrants to work in Canterbury will help to reinvigorate the region's economy.
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Pete Russell: rebuilding the food system
Founder of social enterprise Ooooby, which has the goal of rebuilding the local food system with a distribution model operating in Auckland, Waikato, Matakana, Sydney, and California. Audio
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Rebuild peak not imminent, says Brownlee
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is not worried Canterbury's economy has an over-reliance on the Christchurch rebuild.
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Strategy to avoid region's reliance on rebuild
Canterbury's local authorities have launched a new regional development strategy which aims to ensure the region's economy doesn't come to rely on the Christchurch rebuild.
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Christchurch Council to cut 60 jobs
Sixty jobs are expected to be cut at the Christchurch City Council as part of a planned restructure.
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Battle-weary quake victims sue insurer
Frustrated Canterbury homeowners say legal action against their insurer is a last resort, after years of arguments over quake repairs.
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Christchurch residents prepare to fight EQC over repairs
Christchurch residents are preparing to fight the Earthquake Commission over substandard repairs to their homes. Audio
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Residents look to EQC over botched repairs
Christchurch residents are preparing to fight the Earthquake Commission over substandard repairs to their homes.
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Donation plea stalling library project
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel doesn't want to wait for philanthropic donations in order to finish rebuilding the central library.
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Fletcher boss' Irish slur raises hackles in Eire
Audio 21 Aug 2015They built industrial England's mighty network of canals and the United States' transcontinental railroad, but Irish workers' efforts on the Christchurch rebuild were apparently disparaged by Fletcher… Audio
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Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University Audio
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Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University
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Gerry Brownlee reflects on rebuild lessons
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister says if he was back at the beginning of the Christchurch rebuild again, he would not hesitant to set aside some laws to get more...
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Fletcher Construction CEO sorry for offending Irish
The chief executive of Fletcher Construction has apologised for comments which have sparked outrage in the Irish community.
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Aboriginal company looks to boost Māori job prospects
An Australian Aboriginal asbestos removal company is looking at expanding its business into New Zealand and offering employment to tāngata whenua.
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Builders deny they're to blame for shoddy work
The building sector has hit back at claims it's solely to blame for defective repair work done to earthquake damaged homes in Christchurch. Audio
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New fundraising efforts for Christchurch rebuild
The Government wants to establish a community foundation to help secure more than $40 million towards Christchurch's major rebuild projects.
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How low will the economy go?
Business confidence has slumped, China has devalued its currency, and many dairy farmers are set to operate at a loss. So what does our economic future hold?
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Plan to mitigate Flockton flooding approved
A $26 million mitigation plan has been approved for one of the Christchurch's most flood-prone areas.
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Bumpy road ahead for economy, says Westpac
The bank predicts a bleaker outlook for New Zealand's economy as recent dramatic falls in dairy prices and a slowdown in the Christchurch rebuild are felt.
