New ZealandInsurance pitfalls for unwaryWeekend Herald consumer finance writer Diana Clement explains changes to home insurance policies and how they could affect you.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPayout should fund cardboard cathedral, court toldA multi-million dollar insurance payout for the earthquake-crippled Christ Church Cathedral should be used to help fund the Anglican Church's temporary cardboard cathedral, a court heard today.27 Feb 04:23 AM
OpinionColin Hogg: Unsettling look at our shaky islesI felt like I'd gone back to the future on Sunday night when I turned to Prime and came upon one of those most rare and ancient beasts though it took a disaster to make it.25 Feb 04:30 PM
SportCricket: Hagley battle takes shapeFriday marked the second anniversary since the 2011 Christchurch earthquake but the city has still not established a future international cricket venue.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChch quake: Two years onThe city that shook and crumbled at 12.51pm on February 22, 2011 came to a respectful standstill today as the 185 Canterbury earthquake victims were remembered.22 Feb 05:26 AM
New ZealandTears, hugs at quake anniversaryThe site of the CTV Building collapse has been opened up today for grieving friends and family to pay their respects on the second anniversary of the February 22 earthquake.22 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury quake memorial in Latimer SquareMembers of the public attend the Christchurch Civic Memorial service held in Latimer Square to commemorate the second anniversary of the February 22 Canterbury Earthquake.22 Feb 01:54 AM
OpinionJames Dann: Two years, little progress in ChristchurchTwo years on. One year on from the one year anniversary, the city feels very subdued, writes James Dann. There is no big civic memorial ceremony.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Two years onToday marks the second anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake of February 22, 2011. Follow our updates of all the events marking the occasion here.21 Feb 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Rockstar scientist' digs for quake cluesMore than two years after the earthquake, Christchurch's Dr Mark Quigley is still hunting for clues that could unlock the seismic secrets hidden beneath the city.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake experts reach towards holy grailTwo years ago today, with a force equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT, came the devastating aftershock that scientists hoped they would never see.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake prediction a risky business"What most people want is not knowledge, but certainty." It's an apt quote of philosopher Bertrand Russell that Italy's Professor Massimiano Bucchi borrows to sum up people's expectation of what science should be able to tell us before earthquakes happen21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlops and flukes of forecastsPredicting earthquakes is generally seen as not possible - but in the 1970s some eventual flops sparked a brief stir in the scientific community.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake memorial comes at 'crucial turning point'A one-hour civic memorial service will be held at midday tomorrow in Latimer Square, used as a makeshift triage centre on that day two years ago when 185 people died.21 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandExpert: Capitalise on Chch quakeNew Zealand cities must capitalise on Christchurch's earthquake experience if they are to make themselves more resilient to natural disasters, a top quake expert says.21 Feb 01:58 AM
OpinionJames Dann: Gerry's spin moves into top gearDespite Gerry Brownlee's best PR spin, everything is not going swimmingly in Christchurch, writes blogger James Dann.20 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandLife in post-disaster Chch improvingLife in post-disaster Christchurch is continuing to improve, according to a new survey which has found three-quarters of residents say life is good.20 Feb 01:51 AM
EmploymentSmartphones help in stricken cityAs more people upgrade to smartphones there are growing fears that constant availability for work will destroy work-life balance.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools plan to rally against closuresA rally against proposed Christchurch school closures and mergers is planned this afternoon following Hekia Parata's controversial education plans for the area.18 Feb 07:19 PM
RetailWorld label making return to centre of ChristchurchNearly two years on from the February 22 earthquake, fashion label World is finally returning to Christchurch.17 Feb 04:30 PM
TechnologyMicrosoft helps non-profit organisations in ChchThe Government has teamed up with Microsoft in Christchurch to strengthen the technology capability of 50 non-profit organisations - some badly affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.13 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: The road to recovery The five year schedule for the rebuild of Christchurch's earthquake-damaged roads and underground services was released 7 September 2012. The plan includes a map setting out indicative timeframes for infrastructure repairs in different areas of the city. The work has been prioritised based on a range of factors, with the aim being to first fix the worst-affected areas that impact on the most people. courtesy YouTube/cerachch Watch07 Feb 11:13 PM
