New ZealandQuake burial error 'last thing we needed'Mayor Bob Parker has stepped in to save Christchurch's council from a blunder over the payment of earthquake victims' burials.12 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandYear in review: A day that changed Christchurch foreverFebruary 22: 182 people dead, a cityscape devastated. Kurt Bayer looks back on the months that followed.29 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentChristchurch population faces decimation as quakes drag onBank economists fear as many as one in 10 Christchurch residents will leave the region if major aftershocks continue in coming months.23 Dec 06:17 AM
New ZealandChch Council defends hiring private investigator Christchurch council has come under fire for hiring an investigator to gather evidence about people living in at-risk houses in the Port Hills.01 Dec 01:26 AM
ConstructionThe levellers - making Christchurch buildings even again Companies specialising in the tricky task of re-levelling buildings are gearing up for a massive amount of work fixing up damaged land in Christchurch.10 Nov 06:30 PM
LifestyleQuake city's Ellerslie Flower Show on for 2012The Ellerslie Flower Show is returning to Christchurch, despite the February 22 quake.28 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandQuake city's credit rating dropsChristchurch City Council's holding company has had its credit rating downgraded. Standard and Poor's has dropped the rating from AA+ to...28 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandRush of interest in quake inquiry62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.25 Jul 06:22 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Visit by US Coast Guard on agendaAlthough there is still some sensitivity within Pentagon, PM says the idea makes sense.20 Jul 05:30 PM
