Canterbury Earthquakes
EQC response approaching resolution
The number of people working for the Earthquake Commission has halved since the peak of the Canterbury earthquake crisis.
100 year plan urged for east Christchurch
A Landcare Research ecologist says the development of east Christchurch needs to be properly planned over the next 100 years to accommodate sea-level rise.
Chch sets out plan for healthy waterways
Christchurch City Council is developing a new strategy for increasing the health of the city's rivers, wetlands and harbour.
Playing Favourites with Philip Smith and David Straight
Philip Smith is the owner of landscape design company O2 Landscapes Ltd, and David Straight is a Christchurch-born photographer. They have created the new book, Vernacular: the Everyday Landscape of… Audio
Southern Response says it will miss claims deadline
Christchurch insurer Southern Response will not meet its deadline for having 90 percent of all earthquake claims settled by the end of next year.
Christchurch Council to get control
The Christchurch Council will gain total control of the rebuilt in five years. Is it ready? Audio
EQC to miss botched repairs target
The Earthquake Commission is admitting it will take longer than March 2016 to fix shonky repairs carried out as part of its repair programme in Christchurch.
Investigate EQC nepotism allegations, says Labour
The Labour Party is calling for an independent inquiry into allegations of nepotism at the Earthquake Commission.
Christchurch Arts Centre faces asbestos bill
A recent asbestos discovery could add a six-figure sum to the Christchurch Arts Centre's $290 million repair job.
Memorial arch fixed but still off-limits
After about $6.7 million and two-and-a-half years, Christchurch's Triumphal Arch has been repaired - but it's not yet open to the public.
Heritage advocates warn Christchurch buildings still at risk
As Christchurch celebrates Heritage Week, local heritage advocates say people shouldn't assume that five years on after the earthquakes all of the remaining heritage buildings are safe from the… Audio
Christchurch sewerage fix-up decades away
The Christchurch City Council has admitted it could take 30 years before the city's sewerage system is returned to a pre-earthquake condition.
'Can we save everything? Probably not.'
As Christchurch celebrates Heritage Week, residents are warned not to assume the city's remaining heritage buildings are safe from demolition.
Patrick Evans and Kate De Goldi: writers and writing
Patrick Evans is the author of the first biography of the writer Janet Frame. His play based on his 2010 novel, Gifted, is playing at Wellington's Circa Theatre, and his new novel, The Back of His… Audio
Tidal barrier plan may be canned due to $350m cost
A proposal for a tidal barrier on the Avon-Heathcote estuary may not go ahead, after exploration into the plan found it would cost up to $350 million to build.
Chch coastal residents given reprieve
Thousands of coastal Christchurch residents have been given certainty, after learning their homes will not be identified as being at risk from rising sea levels.
Another step in Lyttelton Port redevelopment
Lyttelton Port has been showing off the first stage of its $1 billion redevelopment.
New Brighton key focus for rebuild agency
An agency overseeing the Christchurch rebuild will focus on New Brighton, despite criticism that the seaside suburb is still battling coastal hazard zoning decisions.
Future of Christchurch rebuild revealed
The future of the Christchurch rebuild has been revealed, with a new agency - called Regenerate Christchurch - overseeing the next phase of the reconstruction.
Victoria Square set to be endorsed
Christchurch City Council staff are recommending councillors vote for the latest plan to revamp Victoria Square.
