Insurers halt new cover in Christchurch, brokers say
Insurance companies all but stopped writing new cover in Christchurch in the wake of the February 22 earthquake.
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Govt: No post-quake 'ghettos'
Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.
Building exec: Rebuild could cost $5bn more than forecast
The cost of rebuilding Christchurch could exceed Treasury predictions by $5 billion, a Fletcher Building executive has estimated.
Dad's toughest role - in loving memory
Robert Gilbert is paying tribute to his son Jaime, who died in the quake, by playing his part in a Repertory production of 'Hamlet'.
PM admits figure of 10,000 unlivable houses not official
John Key says a claim that 10,000 houses would have to be abandoned in Christchurch was not based on official advice.
Inside the earthquake-hit stadium
The playing surface is rippled and bulging with patches of sludge. Concrete structures are cracked and dislodged.
Thirteen more quake victims named
Police have released the names of 13 more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake, including the partner and five-week-old baby of a man who is lying injured in Dunedin Hospital.
No official advice on abandoning suburbs - Key
Prime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.
Key's 10,000 house claim queried
Official figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information
Christchurch quake leaves its mark on tattoo fans
The February 22 earthquake has left a mark on everyone in Christchurch - and for many, quite literally.
Access to red zone possible from next week
Businesses and residents may be able to retrieve important belongings from earthquake-damaged areas of Christchurch's CBD from next week.
Cup hinges on engineering reports
Engineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium will dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup.
Entire streets may be abandoned
The land in some parts of Christchurch is so badly damaged entire streets and even neighbourhoods may be abandoned completely. Early indications suggest as many as 10,000 houses will have to be demolished.
Workers led way in Grand escape after earthquake
The men who led the escape from the Hotel Grand Chancellor smashed through doors, tip-toed down crumbling staircases, and considered abseiling from the 23rd floor.
Chinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appeal
A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.
Earthquake memorial date named
The date for a National Memorial Service to honor victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been named. The service, which will be held in North Hagley Park, is being organised by the Christchurch City Council and the Visits and Ceremonial