Man tipped to head recovery body won't work with Brownlee, broadcaster says

The media attention surrounding Prince William's trip to Christchurch and Greymouth was almost as big as the circus over pint-sized pop star Justin Bieber's New Zealand tour.

Zone five in the central city cordon in quake-damaged Christchurch will not open tomorrow as expected, Civil Defence says. However, residents will be able to retrieve bicycles from the CBD starting tomorrow.

Police are half way through recovering thousands of cars from the Christchurch central business district devastated by the February 22 earthquake.

ASB has announced a $250 million package to help stimulate the city's economy, local businesses and community groups, the bank's chief executive Barbara Chapman said.

The Insurance Council and the Earthquake Commission (EQC) disagree over who will cover what insurance costs of the Christchurch earthquake.

A $250 million investment programme by ASB to support businesses and people in Christchurch is to be announced this morning.

Fletcher Building infrastructure boss Mark Binns knows that quake recovery will take a lot more than talking and planning, writes Anne Gibson

More than 510 businesses, or 2000 people, have been granted access to buildings within the cordoned area.

Each week Warriors backrower Lewis Brown plays with Christchurch on his sleeve.

All Black captain Richie McCaw has rejected the idea of tampering with tradition, including changing the silver fern to red for the World Cup in tribute to the people of Canterbury.

The moon's got nothing to do with it. Unless it does. Which it may. Perhaps. We just don't know. It's a bit like having lucky numbers for Lotto.

Civil Defence has met key business groups to discuss concerns over access to Christchurch's quake-ravaged CBD.

An army enthusiast and his dog have been bringing smiles to the faces of wary Christchurch residents with their quirky roadshow.

Police have today confirmed the identities of a further four people who died in the Christchurch earthquake, all of whom were in the CTV building