Earthquakes show use of cloud
A Christchurch company has found the devastating earthquakes a boon for investment for hosted cloud services.
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Chch quake response 'effective' - review
Emergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.
Cranmer demolition 'all bad news'
City councillors who fought to save the historic Cranmer Court in Christchurch from demolition have conceded defeat, saying the cost of restoration was just too much.
Mistakes in Chch schools data
The Ministry of Education has acknowledged there are mistakes in the data behind the Government's shake-up of Canterbury schools.
Quake kids take to the skies
Quake-stressed Christchurch school children are being given free scenic flights above their decimated neighbourhoods to help take their minds off everyday worries.
Labour tackles Chch school closures
The Labour Party is ramping up its opposition to the Government's education plans by dedicating a new role to tackle closures and mergers of schools in Christchurch.
Stressful life for red zone residents
Many Christchurch residents displaced by the earthquakes remain too scared to go about their daily activities, a University of Canterbury researcher says.
CTV supervisor to be investigated
John Key says people need to be held to account for the collapse of the CTV building, as an investigation into the man who supervised its construction begins.
Scientists predict Canterbury quake risk
Scientists warn that quake-rattled Christchurch faces a 72 per cent probability of being hit by an earthquake measuring between 5 and 5.4 magnitude in the next year.
1.3 million Kiwis take part in ShakeOut
A quarter of the country registered for a national earthquake drill today, but despite the popularity of the exercise there are no plans to make it an annual event.
Chch 'underwhelmed' by drill
The drop, cover and hold message was practised around the country today at 9.26am today, but in Christchurch some laughed at the need to take part in an earthquake drill.
Teachers 'unsung heroes' of quakes
Teachers were the unsung heroes of the Christchurch earthquakes, according to a Canterbury University lecturer heading a research project.
'Hell no', say miner wives
Miners were emotional after a meeting with the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, saying he had made up his mind over their proposal before the meeting began.
Chch dust mask warning
Environment Canterbury is advising dust-sensitive Christchurch residents to wear dust masks as demolitions pick up in the city.
NZ Shakeout 2012: Drop, Cover and Hold
NZ Shakeout 2012 is Wednesday 26th. We should all know what to do in an earthquake, and that's 'drop, cover, hold.' Watch this video as Peter Elliott explains what to do when an earthquake happens. Video courtesy NZGetThru.
CTV fraudster examined
The convicted fraudster who oversaw the construction of the CTV building and who's been accused of faking his engineering degree could be investigated by the Australian police.
Grand plan, or land grab?
The Christchurch rebuild promises to create a city that's better for everyone. So what's got some CBD landowners so outraged? Chris Barton investigates.
EQC review in wake of 'quake lessons'
It is hoped a newly-announced review of the Earthquake Commission will draw on the lessons learned following the Canterbury Earthquakes.
NZ memories: Chch crumbles
On February 22, 2011 the heart of Christchurch was shattered and a country was thrown into shock.