Backpackers accused of library book theft
Backpackers accused of library book theft
Two French backpackers have been accused of stealing books from a quake-hit Christchurch library.
Christchurch Earthquake
Govt backs council asset sales for Christchurch rebuild
Govt backs council asset sales for Christchurch rebuild
The Government is encouraging the Christchurch City Council to partially sell its assets to fund the city's rebuild.
Last day for submissions on quake-hit Christchurch
Last day for submissions on quake-hit Christchurch
Christchurch residents have until 5pm today to make submissions on the quake city's plan for the year.
More homes red-zoned in Christchurch
More homes red-zoned in Christchurch
Almost 200 more properties in Christchurch have been classified red-zoned, meaning they are not fit for habitation.
Upset over cop accused of quake theft
Upset over cop accused of quake theft
Earthquake-battered Christchurch residents are upset that a police officer is suspected of stealing from a quake-affected business, saying it tarnishes the disaster response by other officers.
City councillor explains significance of 'people's place'
City councillor explains significance of 'people's place'
From sitting in his office on February 22, to the devastation he views as an opportunity, Christchurch dean turned city councillor Peter Beck shared his views on the past 18 months with a group in Dunedin yesterday.
Tourist train numbers could take years to recover
Tourist train numbers could take years to recover
Passenger numbers on the Tranz Alpine tourist train are not expected to fully recover until more hotel rooms become available in post-quake Christchurch.
Housing shortage slows return
Housing shortage slows return
The rebuilding of Christchurch is bringing migrants and students back to the city, but the slow pace of new-home construction in Canterbury is holding back numbers.
Good laws vital in keeping workers safe: MP
Good laws vital in keeping workers safe: MP
Good building regulations helped save thousands of lives in last year's Christchurch earthquake, Dunedin North Labour MP Dr David Clark said at the weekend.
Rebuilding Christchurch
Rebuilding Christchurch
It is, perhaps, too soon to be predicting a definitive turning of the tide on Christchurch's post-earthquake fortunes, but not withstanding the apparent intermittent setbacks there are signs of a gently arcing upswing.
Govt unit to oversee Christchurch rebuild
Govt unit to oversee Christchurch rebuild
A new government unit has been set up to oversee the rebuild of central Christchurch after the city council was initially leading the way with a vision put together with public input.
Police reel in 'sizable haul' after quake thefts
Police reel in 'sizable haul' after quake thefts
Police are calling on Christchurch residents who have had property stolen to contact them after a "sizeable haul" was recovered over the weekend.
$5 million cardboard cathedral for Christchurch
$5 million cardboard cathedral for Christchurch
A $5 million cardboard cathedral will be built as a temporary replacement for the quake-demolished Christ Church Cathedral. The Anglican Church today revealed plans for the "transitional'' cathedral designed by a top Japanese "paper architect''.
Cera releases cathedral files
Cera releases cathedral files
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has this morning released documents relating to Christ Church Cathedral.
Church told to release cathedral documents
Church told to release cathedral documents
The Government is releasing its documents relating to Christ Church Cathedral's demolition, and has called on the church to do the same.
'Time of opportunity' for Christchurch
'Time of opportunity' for Christchurch
City leaders can see confidence returning to earthquake-battered Christchurch as the number of residents moving overseas has almost halved from a year ago.
Call for 'immediate pause' to cathedral demolition
Call for 'immediate pause' to cathedral demolition
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust has called for an "immediate pause'' to the deconstruction of Christ Church Cathedral, saying more of the building can be preserved than the Anglican Church claim.
Quake-hit homeowners 'burning houses to claim insurance'
Quake-hit homeowners 'burning houses to claim insurance'
Desperate Cantabrians are turning to arson to claim insurance on their homes, the head of the Insurance Council of New Zealand says.
Brownlee says stall rebuild claims 'hysterical'
Brownlee says stall rebuild claims 'hysterical'
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has bristled at claims the Christchurch rebuild is stalled as he defends the new unit set up to steer development.
Rebuilding Christchurch
Rebuilding Christchurch
The people of Christchurch are not to be envied. But neither are they to be pitied nor patronised.