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Rebuilding of Christchurch draws workers

Stephen Selwood: Glen Innes housing project could go step further

Government initiatives to improve value from new state housing estates in Glen Innes and elsewhere are laudable, but can go furthe

Vintage quake timber heads north to Auckland

Christchurch's loss has been Auckland's gain as demolition companies ship north thousands of metres of native timber salvaged from quake-damaged buildings.

The 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.

Daring thieves steal the lot

Burglars have stripped an empty apartment complex stealing everything - including 32 kitchen sinks.The crews behind the thefts posed as demolition workers and spent weeks inside the apartments.

Developers give consents policy a warm welcome

Mathew Brown: Don't be scared of denser housing

New-look Christ Church Cathedral planned