Rachel Graham

It looks like a decision on the demolition of the high rise Grand Chancellor Hotel in central Christchurch is imminent. Audio

The partial collapse of a Christchurch building in an overnight blaze has sent three firefighters to hospital, and raised a possible link to the February earthquake. Audio

Families of some victims of the February earthquake have sought answers about their deaths at a coronial inquest today. Audio

Harrowing details of the final moments of some of those who died in February's devastating earthquake have been spelled out at a coroner's inquest in Christchurch. Audio

As part of the future of Christchurch it is expected a third of all Catholic and almost half of all Presbyterian churches damaged in Christchurch's February earthquake might not be rebuilt. Audio

Businesses in Christchurch are locked in disputes with insurers who won't pay out until they have proof equipment shut away in the cordoned off red zone, is really damaged or destroyed. Audio

A new plan will see all dangerous earthquake-damaged buildings in Christchurch's Cashel Mall pulled down or made safe by mid-July. Audio

More than ten weeks after being damaged beyond repair by the Christchurch earthquake, there is still no decision about how or when the Grand Chancellor Hotel will be demolished. Audio

The major players taking on the multi-billion dollar repairs to Christchurch's broken infrastructure signed an agreement today to work together to get the job done. Audio

The second term of the school year begins today, but for many students in Christchurch the start hasn't signalled a return to their normal school routine. Audio

Some in Christchurch are calling for a liquor ban that covers the whole city and not just Riccarton. Audio

In Christchurch, 75 police officers from across the country remain on the beat, bolstering the local contingent following February's earthquake. Audio

Housing New Zealand has completed repairs on the most badly damaged state houses, and work is about to begin on the temporary housing. Audio

Our reporter Rachel Graham has been in court today and joins us. Audio

Demand for temporary accommodation in Christchurch for earthquake evacuees is expected to be intense once the rebuild work kicks into action in coming months - despite a slow start. Audio

Restaurants and cafes in the outskirts of Christchurch's CBD are waiting to see if their customers will return, as they start preparing to reopen. Audio

The cordon surrounding the inner city's Zone Four North - bordered by Bealey Avenue, Salisbury Street, Montreal Street and Hagley Park - has just been lifted. Audio

Half of the businesses in the cordoned off part of central Christchurch have now been made more secure from the elements and criminals. Audio

When the destructive February earthquake hit Christchurch, one of our reporters, Bridget Mills, was recording an interview at the very moment the earth started shaking. Audio

Today the last group of businesses in the cordoned off orange zone in Christchurch's quake hit CBD finally got the chance to get into their buildings. Audio