Latest from Christchurch earthquake
Height restrictions may stymie hotel developments
An industry group is warning proposed new height restrictions for buildings in Christchurch's CBD could threaten the viability of future hotel developments, and see some hoteliers to steer clear of the city altogether.
GDP growth tipped to have slowed, but then lift for rest of 2011
New Zealand's economy probably slowed from its surprisingly robust first-quarter pace in the second three months of 2011 as construction stayed weak and manufacturing continued to tread water.
Scribe's tribute to Christchurch's resilience
Rapper Scribe makes moving tribute to the resilience of Cantabrians who have lived through more than 8500 quakes in the past year.
Taxpayer's quake bill to rise again
The taxpayer's share of the $29.5 billion bill for rebuilding Christchurch is set to rise yet again - by as much as $1 billion according to Prime Minister John Key - after a High Court decision late last week.