Confusion surrounds cathedral insurance funds

Anglican Church leaders are seeking clarification over how they can use insurance money received for the Christchurch Cathedral.

Scott expedition hut finds new home

A cabin once built for explorer Captain Scott has been salvaged from one of Christchurch’s earthquake damaged properties.

Christchurch City Council refuses to sell assets

The Christchurch City Council has confirmed it will not sell its assets to fund the city's earthquake repairs.

Centennial Pool fight 'not over'

Centennial Pool supporters say the fight to save the earthquake-hit facility is not over, despite city council staff advising against its repair.

Good transport underpins a city

Council rules out asset sales

The Christchurch City Council will not sell assets to fund the city's quake repairs and rebuild.

Spotlight on construction safety

EQC and Fletcher EQR say they are taking urgent action that the Government advised is necessary to avoid deaths in Christchurch's rebuild.

L-shaped pavilion first out of the Art Box

The first in a series of Art Boxes designed to provide Christchurch's arts community with central city studio, retail and exhibition space will open today.

$14m plan for rebuild in suburbs

The Christchurch City Council is proposing to spend nearly $14 million on helping the city's quake-hit suburban centres rebuild.

Harvey Norman back in business

Retailer Harvey Norman has today reopened at its retail complex on Moorhouse Ave in Christchurch.

UK police feted for NZ quake role

Ten UK police officers received a citation for helping in the aftermath of the February 2011 Christchurch quake.

Colin Hogg: Unsettling look at our shaky isles

Heart of the city

It takes a brave man to liken his business to a weed, but that’s how Sam Crofskey describes C1 Espresso after the earthquakes that wiped out the cafe’s premises in Christchurch’s historic High St precinct.

Government urges rebuild safety action

Construction workers could die and taxpayers will be faced with a $80 million bill if urgent action is not taken to make the Christchurch rebuild safer, the Government fears.

Supervisor accused of repair sign-off forgery

A Christchurch building company has launched an internal investigation after one of its supervisors allegedly forged an owner's signature on an earthquake repair sign-off form.

Government urges rebuild safety action

Construction workers could die and taxpayers will be faced with a $80 million bill if urgent action is not taken to make the Christchurch rebuild safer, the Government fears.

Supervisor accused of repair sign-off forgery

A Christchurch building company has launched an internal investigation after one of its supervisors allegedly forged an owner's signature on an earthquake repair sign-off form.

Scholars to 'live out' quake victim's vision

The legacy of earthquake victim Rika Hyuga lives on through a scholarship fund worth more than $100,000.

Schools closures handled badly - Parker

Bob Parker says the Govt's handling of school closures and mergers in his city were handled poorly, but had to be done.

Land for backpackers scarce and costly

The backpacker industry is looking to re-establish accommodation in Christchurch after being pushed out by the 2011 earthquakes but those wanting new developments say finding land is tough going.

Call for action on Christchurch mall impasse

Pressure is mounting for Government intervention to resolve a dispute that is delaying the redevelopment of Christchurch's City Mall.

Brighter choices uplift spirits

Sea fog and rice cake are Canterbury's choice when it comes to colour.

Call for action on mall impasse

Pressure is mounting for Government intervention to resolve a dispute that is delaying the redevelopment of Christchurch's City Mall.

How do you talk to the people of Christchurch - ditch the cliches

It's a touchy combination, Christchurch and the quake. As residents, we don't want to be defined by a single event but at the same time, it is the undefeated heavyweight champion of topics.

Cricket: Hagley battle takes shape

Legal spat fears over EQC move

Earthquake Commission (EQC) chief executive Ian Simpson says there is a real prospect of a court fight between the government earthquake claims body and general insurers over land-damage claims.

Baby born as father's body lay in PGC rubble

Almost two years old, Ashton Fisher symbolises what was lost on February 22 and how far we have come since. The toddler was born 10 days after the earthquake - while his father's body lay in the rubble of the PGC building. His mother shares their story with Olivia Carville.

TC3 quake rebuild house on show

A house being rebuilt in inner Christchurch is part of a national tour, writes Mary Lovell-Smith

Christchurch rebuild: How much will ratepayers pay?

During the past couple of years, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee have had more than a few, what they both would term, "robust" encounters.

Christchurch rebuild: How much will we pay?

During the past couple of years, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee have had more than a few, what they both would term, "robust" encounters.

The rebuild: How much will ratepayers pay?

The rebuild has a long way to go and so do talks on how the final bill will be split between the Government and Christchurch. JOHN McCRONE investigates.

Christchurch Anniversary on CNN

Hello all. Some of you helped me work on a photography project about how people were coping with the earthquakes while I was in town last year. Part of is featured on CNN here in the U.S. as recognition of the 2nd Anniversary. Thanks for your help and I just wanted to share with you all. Having spoken with so many of you I know there's not much to say to help things so I hope you are all simply pushing forward with as much energy as you can muster. - And we're thinking of you.

Anniversary night aftershock

A magnitude 3.9 aftershock rattled Christchurch last night on the second anniversary of the February 22, 2011, earthquake.

Rebuild uncovers trash 'time capsule'

The story of how Christchurch's earthquakes led to significant architectural finds is being told on

Amanda Cropp: Port-a-loos, arson and watering cans

Tower owner wins case

The High Court has ordered the insurer of Christchurch's Clarendon Tower to pay the building owner the $30 million it was worth before rebuild work begins.

Church spat on sad day for Christchurch

It was shattered two years ago and now Christchurch's iconic Anglican Cathedral is being left to die "without the dignity it deserves", Bishop Victoria Matthews says, in a claim slammed by opponents as "tasteless" and out of touch with the "culture of Christchurch".

Church spat on sad day for city

It was shattered two years ago and now Christchurch's iconic Anglican Cathedral is being left to die "without the dignity it deserves", Bishop Victoria Matthews says, in a claim slammed by opponents as "tasteless" and out of touch with the "culture of Christchurch".

Bishop 'spat on' sad day for city

It was shattered two years ago and now Christchurch's iconic Anglican Cathedral is being left to die "without the dignity it deserves", Bishop Victoria Matthews says, in a claim slammed by opponents as "tasteless" and out of touch with the "culture of Christchurch".

Canterbury earthquake victims remembered on second anniversary

The city that shook and crumbled at 12.51pm on February 22, 2011 came to a respectful standstill today as the 185 Canterbury earthquake victims were remembered.Two years on, the grief and pain remains as heartbreaking as ever for...

Poll reveals Christchurch's thoughts

A special 3 News Reid Research poll of Christchurch residents' views on the earthquake response.

Christchurch looking forwards, not back

Christchurch residents remembered the 185 people lost in the tragedy of February 22, 2011 today, with services held all over the city in memory.

Cantabrians show 'great heart and resilience'

A tear-stained Christchurch is nearly through the ''worst of it'', Prime Minister John Key has told residents while marking the second anniversary of the February 22 quake.

Showing 'great heart and resilience'

A tear-stained Christchurch is nearly through the ''worst of it'', Prime Minister John Key has told residents while marking the second anniversary of the February 22 quake.

Quake will 'live with us forever'

Grieving relatives of those who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake gathered for today's second anniversary memorial.

Live: Hundreds gather to remember

Hundreds of people are starting to gather at Latimer Square ahead of the ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the February 22 earthquake.

Lancaster Park sale report an 'oversight'

Christchurch earthquake: Two years on

PHOTOS: Christchurch memorial in pictures

As Christchurch marks the second anniversary of the February earthquake, art installations remembering the day have sprung up across the city.

Mayor wants 'resolution' on cathedral

Mayor Bob Parker has used the second anniversary of the quake to renew his call to encase the city's cathedral in glass.

Brownlee optimistic about quake recovery

None of the doomsday scenarios predicated immediately after the quakes have come to pass, Gerry Brownlee says.

Another four or five years of rebuilding ahead - CERA

Roger Sutton says getting everyone's houses fixed and investment back into the central city are Christchurch's biggest challenges.

Live: Christchurch quake second anniversary

Two years on from Christchurch's disastrous earthquake join us we remember those lost and look to the future.

Flops and flukes of forecasts

Quake experts reach towards holy grail

Christchurch: The people who made a big difference

Small shake wakes Chch on anniverary

A magnitude 3.8 quake woke some Christchurch residents in the early hours of the second anniversary of the city's deadliest day.

Christchurch rebuild inches towards recovery

Two years on from Christchurch's disastrous earthquake and the recovery is about two things - the rebuild zone and the little guy.

Cera delays review release again

A review of land zoning decisions for the Port Hills has been delayed again, with an announcement still weeks away.

Precinct group eye city land

The business group behind plans to set up an international precinct in Christchurch wants the city council to lease it council land in the central city for a peppercorn rent.