Latest from Christchurch earthquake

NZ memories: Chch crumbles

On February 22, 2011 the heart of Christchurch was shattered and a country was thrown into shock.

Maori schools fight merger

Quake victim's fight for compo

When the Christchurch quake struck, Celia Hay thought she was covered. What she has since discovered is a warning to all business owners, reports Diana Clement.

Thieves target damaged homes

Abandoned quake-damaged neighbourhoods in Christchurch are proving rich pickings for criminals, with burglars risking entry to unstable buildings.

Nothing safe on empty street

Scrap metal in crims' sights

Couple hit twice by brazen burglars

Uninsured Chch homes offered buyout

Quake inquiry hearings end

The royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Canterbury earthquakes disaster closed today with the chairman giving a final acknowledgment to bereaved families.