A previously undiscovered fault capable of generating a magnitude-7 earthquake has been found by scientists investigating bedrock off Christchurch.

Chinese national Jinyan Leng, 30, also known by the name Vicky, was studying English at King's Education in the CTV building and had been in New Zealand since August 2010.

There's anger this morning at photos showing council workers tending to a garden in Christchurch's red zone.

'Girth-quake' is the new catch-word in Christchurch to describe a growing issue of burgeoning waist-lines.

A Canterbury farmer who sent death threats to top ranking government officials and members of Parliament has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

A burglar broke into homes by reaching through the cat-flap and unlocking doors, a court was told today.

Christchurch schools are having to cope with a growing number of cases of anti-social behaviour in the classroom.

Canterbury has a nearly one-in-four chance of another massive earthquake in the next year.

It is hoped that any new building that replaces Lyttelton's Timeball Station can incorporate the iconic building's mechanism.

Prime Minister John Key is set to raise concerns with the Earthquake Commission over allegations it owes Canterbury tradesmen hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Demolition companies working in the centre of Christchurch have dismissed suggestions crews should be working seven days a week.

An international disaster recovery expert says demolition teams should be working seven days a week.