Canterbury Earthquakes

The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble. Video, Audio

On 31 May, Dr Ann Brower will deliver a lecture at the University of Canterbury, titled: A Little Guy's Guide to Making a Difference after receiving the Critic and Conscience of Society Award earlier… Audio

EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Audio

The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio

Peter and Anne Glasson plan to go on a hunger strike over their dispute with Southern Response. Peter tells John Campbell he's had enough, and will strike to whatever conclusion. Video, Audio

Alan Reay was told on two occasions that the building his company designed was prone to collapsing in an earthquake, but this information wasn't considered in the decision not to prosecute, CTV… Audio

Dame Annette King, the new chair of the Earthquake Commission, says it's early days but financial compensation for people in homes that weren't repaired properly is something that may be looked at. Video, Audio

Former Fletcher Construction CEO Mark Binns told John Campbell EQC was under resourced and off-guard, and Fletcher's wouldn't have signed the Canterbury contract without an indemnity clause. Video, Audio

National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith says EQC should sue Fletchers Building if there's compelling evidence they repeatedly botched repairs. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio

National's EQC Spokesperson Stuart Smith believes EQC should sue Fletcher Building if there's compelling evidence the contractor was responsible for a large number of botched post-earthquake repairs.

Some people who bought homes on the basis of EQC scoping have since been lumped with massive repair bills after discovering the scope was manifestly inadequate. John Campbell investigates. Audio

EQC's Chief Customer Officer Trish Keith says EQC is not taking legal action against Fletchers, but says she's "not prepared" to talk about the company beyond that. Video, Audio

Christchurch homeowners who discovered faulty repairs on the houses they bought are heading to court in what lawyer Andrew Hooker describes as a David and Goliath battle that must be fought. Audio

EQC Minister Megan Woods tells John Campbell she's seeking more information about re-repairs resulting from initial work done on quake-damaged Christchurch properties. Video, Audio

The cleared site, where 115 lost their lives in the February 22, 2011 earthquake, has been turned into a memorial garden, which is intended to be a place for reflection and rememberance. Video, Audio

Nearly seven years on from the Christchurch earthquake, some quake damaged homeowners with unresolved insurance claims say they are being driven to the point of complete exhaustion. Video, Audio