Canterbury
'You can sit and rest and watch the rebuild': Christchurch's Victoria Square reopens
Things are starting to get back to normal in post-quake Christchurch. Video, Audio
Unpleasant water at Pleasant Point
A water tank has been installed in Pleasant Point, south Canterbury, because of problems with the taste of the town water supply.
Much beloved Victoria square re-opens in Christchurch
Victoria Square, the slightly less famous cousin of nearby Cathedral Square was re-opened today following $7.5 million worth of earthquake repairs. Video, Audio
Lyttelton Port workers protest alleged 'illegal lockout'
Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say was the port not paying union members who were ready to work today. Audio
50 jobs to go as Chch factory moves offshore
A Christchurch factory is shifting its operations to Australia and Vietnam with the loss of about 50 jobs.
Lyttelton Port workers protest alleged 'illegal lockout'
Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Video, Audio
Chch homeowners share heartbreaking stories with MP
Christchurch Labour MP and insurance lawyer Duncan Webb held a drop in session to offer advice to quake-claimants today. He expected about eight people but 40 people turned up. Audio
Insurer 'kept eye on' Chch earthquake victim on social media
Communications staff at AA Insurance monitor social media for criticism and then forward that criticism onto case managers so they can "keep an eye on" on claimants. Audio
Southern Response spy target accuses agency of intimidation
The man that state agency Southern Response has allegedly been spying on says the agency is trying to stifle its critics. Audio
Quake insurer's use of security contractor investigated
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into a government-owned insurance company's use of a security contractor. Audio
Badly done repairs difficult to examine - inspector head
Building Surveyors want regulations to ensure houses for sale are inspected thoroughly, and problems are picked up.
Brownlee defends EQC over assessor claims
Gerry Brownlee is defending the Earthquake Commission over claims some of its Christchurch assessors were not properly qualified. Video, Audio
EQC 'expectations were unrealistic' - former Fletcher boss
Checkpoint - EQC was expanding so quickly it's inevitable some building assessments were substandard, former Fletcher's boss Mark Binns says. Video, Audio
Christchurch locals on who's to blame for botched EQC repairs
National's EQC spokesman Stuart Smith said EQC should sue Fletchers, but former Fletchers CEO Mark Binns says that won't happen. Who do people on the streets of Christchurch think should be liable? Audio
Fletcher's insisted EQC contract have indemnity clause
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
Drivers warned to skip fish slip at Chch intersection
A load of fish that has fallen of a truck in Christchurch has prompted a warning for drivers to take care.
EQC should sue Fletcher Building - National's EQC spokesperson
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 suggests EQC consider suing Fletcher
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.
…Homeowners face massive repair bills after botched EQC 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
Police investigating Timaru death
A police operation is underway in Timaru after the body of a man was found between two buildings in the city centre.
