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
New ZealandTime-lapse: Christchurch CBDA time-lapse video showing how post-quake Christchurch's cityscape changed last year has been released by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.07 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandTimelapse: Christchurch CBD changesThe 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.Watch07 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandChristchurch rebuild cost warningChristchurch city councillors have been warned that the cost of fixing quake damaged underground infrastructure could be much more than originally thought.31 Jan 06:12 PM
