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Roof of $10m stadium sagged during construction
Questions are being raised about the strength of Stadium Southland's now collapsed roof.
Concerns over Southland Stadium during construction
The roof of Stadium Southland, which was lowered 15 metres and had its pitch reduced to appease neighbours, suffered sagging problems during construction.
Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
Builders head south in earthquake goldrush
Builders from around the country see a goldmine of work awaiting them in quake-torn Christchurch.
BNZ in court scrap over Fontein's drip-feed offer
An offer by property developer Patrick Fontein to repay creditors owed $93.9 million has been met with disdain from the BNZ.
Canterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildings
The Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.
GST hike to hit some property buyers
Unsuspecting investors face paying thousands of dollars more on deals settled on or after October 1, as developers share the tax hike burden.
<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks
It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.
Earthquake states of emergency extended
The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.
Concerns over power new bill gives ministers
The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.
Earthquake highlights need to open city limits - developer
Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.