'Rockstar scientist' digs for quake clues
More 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.
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Quake experts reach towards holy grail
Two years ago today, with a force equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT, came the devastating aftershock that scientists hoped they would never see.
Earthquake 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 happen
Flops and flukes of forecasts
Predicting earthquakes is generally seen as not possible - but in the 1970s some eventual flops sparked a brief stir in the scientific community.
Quake 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.
Expert: Capitalise on Chch quake
New 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.
James Dann: Gerry's spin moves into top gear
Despite Gerry Brownlee's best PR spin, everything is not going swimmingly in Christchurch, writes blogger James Dann.
Life in post-disaster Chch improving
Life in post-disaster Christchurch is continuing to improve, according to a new survey which has found three-quarters of residents say life is good.
Smartphones help in stricken city
As more people upgrade to smartphones there are growing fears that constant availability for work will destroy work-life balance.
Schools plan to rally against closures
A rally against proposed Christchurch school closures and mergers is planned this afternoon following Hekia Parata's controversial education plans for the area.
World label making return to centre of Christchurch
Nearly two years on from the February 22 earthquake, fashion label World is finally returning to Christchurch.
Microsoft helps non-profit organisations in Chch
The 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.
Christchurch 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
Time-lapse: Christchurch CBD
A time-lapse video showing how post-quake Christchurch's cityscape changed last year has been released by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Timelapse: Christchurch CBD changes
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has released a video showing time-lapse photography of the Christchurch Central Business District taken between 1 February 2012 and 31 January 2013. Shot from the roof of HSBC Tower on Worcester Boulevard, the video depicts changes to the CBD landscape looking out towards Cathedral Square.
Christchurch rebuild cost warning
Christchurch city councillors have been warned that the cost of fixing quake damaged underground infrastructure could be much more than originally thought.
University to offer quake rebuild course
Expert earthquake engineers will be trained in Christchurch to help with the $30 billion rebuild, it was announced today.