Canterbury Earthquakes
River-worthy designs for Christchurch red zone
Floating homes and a barge service are among ideas for what to do with land abandoned after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Kids on Chch red zone: 'It's important that we have a say'
The Children's Commissioner is calling for children to be more involved in Christchurch's rebuild, and says the government needs to do more to include them.
Ombudsman not satisfied by Education Ministry apology to Christchurch schools
The Ministry of Education was "too scarce with the truth" with schools about their likely future following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, the Chief Ombudsman says. Audio
58% back Christchurch cathedral restoration - survey
Fifty-eight percent of Cantabrians want to see the cathedral reinstated, a survey commissioned by its trustees shows.
Brighter Future: Rolleston fulfills its promise
The once sleepy settlement of Rolleston, on Christchurch's fringe, has been transformed in to a bustling satellite town thanks to its population surging by 47% since 2008. Video, Audio
One third of Cantabrians suffering aftershock stress
A survey of well-being in Canterbury shows aftershocks are still causing distress or anxiety for almost a third of people in the region.
Christchurch sitting on mental health 'time bomb'
More workers and services are desperately needed as children with earthquake-related PTSD become teenagers, a local doctor says. Audio
Clean up of Christchurch's dirty thirty building list
The Christchurch City Council wants to name and shame the owners of these 30 derelict CBD properties in a bid to force them to repair or replace their quake-damaged buildings. Video, Audio
Call for govt to buy Christchurch's cathedral
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel is warning years of legal wrangling lie ahead if the Anglican church tries to get a resource consent to demolish the historic Cathedral. Video, Audio
Govt urged to act on Christ Church Cathedral decision
The Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust warns if the government doesn't step in and force a decision before September, the quake damaged building will remain in a state of decay for years to come. Video, Audio
Cruise ships to visit Chch again from 2019
Cruise ships will be able to visit Christchurch's Lyttelton Port again from the end of 2019.
Demolition dumping leaves Christchurch residents in the dust
A group of Christchurch residents are worried about potentially toxic dust coming from demolition waste produced by the earthquakes.
Brownlee bows out of Christchurch rebuild
Gerry Brownlee's six-year reign as the minister in charge of the $15.4 billion Christchurch rebuild is coming to an end, following today's Cabinet reshuffle.
Banks crack down on home owners making large insurance claims
The Insurance Council is warning mortgage holders that banks are cracking down on how they spend any quake damage payouts. Audio
Former CERA officials' actions referred to SFO
An inquiry has found two earthquake recovery officials tried to use their positions for personal financial gain. Audio
CERA officials used positions for financial gain
Two former Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority officials attempted to use their positions for their own financial gain and their actions will now be referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
Chch residents wearing mask to combat dangerous quarry dust
Families living next to a gravel quarry on the outskirts of Christchurch have to wear masks when they go outside because of toxic dust coming from it. Video
Annie Potts - Animals and earthquakes
After the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Canterbury on 4 September 2010, most media reports claimed that no lives had been lost. But In fact, this first earthquake killed at least 3000 chickens… Audio
