Thousands are expected to return to Christchurch as schools reopen.

Siwen Huo, 28, from China was described as being like a daughter to the Allerby family whom she stayed with when she arrived in New Zealand in 2002.

Some of our most experienced wine entrepreneurs are among New Zealand's richest people.

Donna Merrie Manning, 43, loved seeing people step outside their comfort zone and succeed.

Manning teens have lost mother and an aunt and home has been burgled - all in less than three weeks

Police have this evening named six more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, taking the total names released to 103.

A decision on the safest way to demolish the Hotel Grand Chancellor in central Christchurch is expected in the next few days.

Ivy Jane Cabunilas, 33, of the Philippines, has been confirmed as a victim of the earthquake.

Sisi Xin, 28, from China, was confirmed as a victim of the earthquake by police on March 10, 2011.

A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.

Police have this afternoon named 14 more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, bringing the total number of victims police have named to 97. The official death toll remains at 166.

Hundreds of refugees who fled their wartorn countries only to be caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are determined to return to Canterbury.

A long-time familiar face on regional television, mother-of-four Joanna May Giles was also known for high-adrenaline activities and even tried her hand at politics.

Nina Jane Bishop has been confirmed as one of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

All Christchurch houses will be assessed for damage over the next eight weeks in an EQC rapid assessment process. All homes will be ranked into categories of damage, then homeowners given a timeframe...

Te Taki (Wally) Tairakena, 60, was a teacher at the King's Education language school, which was based in the CTV building.

Emma Shaharudin, 35, worked for Perpetual Trust, which was located in the Pyne Gould Corporation building.

A hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Deborah Ann Roberts, 39, was the accounts manager at the King's Education language school in the CTV building.

John Joseph O'Connor, from Abbeydorney in Ireland, died while working in the Pyne Gould Corporation building.