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Christchurch earthquake: From tragedy, a chance to start afresh

Out of the rubble of one of NZ's greatest tragedies could come one of the world's most celebrated cities if we get Christchurch's rebuild right.

Police name six more quake victims

The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.

Brownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildings

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Making Queen St a pedestrian mall won't fix tired old hick town look

We need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.

Editorial: Inner-city rejig must focus on pedestrians

Council votes to work on 20-year Queen Street plan

Villagers say building does not fit

Queen St car ban touted by Council

NZ's premier retail street could be blocked to vehicles and turned into a mall in a move reminiscent of New York's reclaiming Broadway for pedestrians.

Disused Berlin power plant re-energised by model city exhibition

<i>Nicholas Stevens</i>: First the dream, then the bombshell

Failed canal property plan blamed on court ruling

One of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.

Urban design expert backs heritage win

Critics slate heritage award for 'facadism'

A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> It's a joke, even if no one's laughing

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Mangere Bridge high enough to clear wharves

Designer wants clutter busters'