EconomyNew venture to boost Christchurch tourismAuthorities in quake-damaged Christchurch are looking to get the city's tourism industry back on track with a new "roadmap to recovery".18 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandTime capsules held no hidden treasuresChristchurch's people will be asked for their own ideas on what to add to the city's time capsules.12 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Town Hall can be saved - ParkerCity officials say they are confident the Christchurch Town Hall can be saved.08 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice patrols continue in ChristchurchPolice patrols are keeping a high level of security in the cordoned off areas of central Christchurch.02 Apr 01:21 AM
EconomyParker: Christchurch facing 'glorious challenge'The Christchurch City Council has met for the first time since last month's quake, with Mayor Bob Parker saying the city "will have fight for its place in the sun again"...30 Mar 11:11 PM
Small BusinessChristchurch will be 'world's most quake-safe city'A massive recovery operation in Christchurch is aimed at making it the most "earthquake safe" city in the world, its Mayor Bob Parker says.29 Mar 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Safe corridors' planned in ChristchurchCivil Defence plans to create "safe corridors" to buildings within Christchurch's quake-ravaged central business district.23 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandPolice name seven more who died in quakePolice have named another seven victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake.23 Mar 05:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch buildings demolished without owners' knowledgeMore than 10 per cent of buildings demolished in Christchurch following last month's quake were levelled without the knowledge of their owners.23 Mar 02:59 AM
EconomyPaying for Christchurch: Uncle Bob wants youThe Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch. 19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch business owners protest demolitionsThirty angry Christchurch business owners marched to Civil Defence HQ to demand to be allowed back into their central city properties to retrieve belongings before they are bulldozed down.17 Mar 04:42 AM
New Zealand'It's just the scale of it - it's unbelievable"Prince William was today stunned by the damage in quake-hit Christchurch, where he thanked Civil Defence and USAR workers for their "stirling" efforts.17 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandPrince William stunned by earthquake damagePrince William has been stunned by the scale of devastation inflicted by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, after touring the "red zone" in the central city this afternoon.17 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch thoughts with Japan - ParkerChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.14 Mar 05:50 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk cancelledA proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.11 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.10 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Huge rent rises may force Govt to step inLabour wants limits placed on increases for residential tenancies and businesses10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSix more earthquake victims namedPolice today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.10 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandRent hikes 'looting by another name' - ParkerChristchurch mayor Bob Parker says it's "appalling" some landlords are reportedly hiking rents in the wake of last month's big earthquake.09 Mar 10:22 PM