Latest from Christchurch earthquake

'Final piece of the puzzle': Prime site in quake-ravaged Cathedral Square listed for sale

The 1400sq m site sits beside the $150m Sheraton hotel redevelopment.

How one risky bet became a cornerstone of Christchurch’s comeback

Its heritage-listed High St facade was nearly demolished after the 2011 quakes.

Salvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steel

Steve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.

'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's body

Ian and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.

What readers really love (and loathe) about living in Christchurch

Herald readers quick to point out the downsides of 'NZ's most liveable city'.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

Christ Church Cathedral: Inside the long, costly fight to restore a city’s broken heart

The Anglican Church will put in another $20m despite a major funding gap.

New plan to rebuild quake-hit Christchurch cathedral – but still years from reopening

Christ Church Cathedral has been shut for 14 years - since the February 2011 earthquake.

Elton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotel

Mike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.