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Property Report: So you want to live in... Freeman's Bay
Once notorious, now fashionable, reports Ashley Campbell.
Property Report: So you want to live in... Titirangi
It’s a fairly laid-back sort of place, says Ashley Campbell.
Property Report: So you want to live in... Wanganui East
Local loyalty shines through here, writes Ashley Campbell.
Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
Re-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody's
Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.
Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo
New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.
Haiti's earthquake similar but deadlier than Christchurch's
Researchers explain why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti.
<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resilience
Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.
Earthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’
At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.
Canterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shut
Most schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.
Canterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billion
The final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.
<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocks
Aftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.
Mayor: Christchurch coping 'amazingly well'
Mayor Bob Parker says Christchurch city is coping "amazingly well" with the continuing fall-out from Saturday morning's earthquake.
$2.4m for earthquake trauma counselling
The Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Paula Bennett says.
Earthquake state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.
Earthquake rebuild will happen - but it may not be quick
Re-building Canterbury after the earthquake will happen, but it may happen quickly, says Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling.
Map shows where to get help in Christchurch
An open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.
Earthquake cash flows for Christchurch
Stricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.
Rebuilding homes could take years - expert
Rebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.
Christchurch earthquake will see long-term GDP rise
The economic impact of the earthquake will be sharply negative in the near term but probably positive for GDP over a longer period, economists say.
Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.
Aucklanders applauded for avoiding motorway
Aucklanders are being lauded for staying off the roads during a mammoth traffic management operation.