Carlton Hotel rebuild begins

The controversial third incarnation of the Carlton Hotel is underway.

Fulton Hogan profit plunges 89pc

Fulton Hogan, the privately-held construction company, has slowed its growth aspirations across the Tasman after problems with a joint venture in New South Wales eroded earnings, leading to an 89 per cent drop in annual profit.

Cera calls on outside expertise to aid work

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has halved the staff it employs from other organisations in the past year, but still gets nearly a fifth of its workforce elsewhere.

Bring students to town - Parker

In a strong stand against the Government's central-city plans, Parker told The Press he felt duty bound to speak out after growing "increasingly concerned" over wasted opportunities in the rebuild - particularly the lack of incentive for young people to stay.

Quickfire demolition begins

A quick-fire demolition will see an eight-storey Christchurch building levelled this weekend.

Quickfire demolition underway

A quick-fire demolition will see an eight-storey Christchurch building levelled this weekend.

Criticism of quake response workers unfair, says researcher

A researcher looking into Christchurch's February earthquake says emergency services staff are being unfairly chastised for their actions.

Gold medallist farewells QEII

An athlete who made his name at Christchurch's Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Park will be the last to ever set foot on the track.

Seismic shift in the man drought

A rush of men into Christchurch for the city's rebuild is reversing the well-documented man drought.

Family's safety made 'huge task' easier

Stephen Manson told his wife and four children to leave Christchurch when the February 2011 earthquake struck before he settled in for a 30-hour shift as the Red Cross' South Island incident management officer.

Frontline quake rescuers defended

Frontline rescue workers did their best to save lives in the aftermath of Christchurch's earthquakes, often putting their own needs and those of their families aside, early results from a new study say.

Crews take eight-storey building apart

An eight-storey office block in Christchurch is being taken apart this weekend in a quick-fire demolition using special high-reach excavators.

Secret cameras bust burglars

Secret security cameras installed in the red zone have been catching burglars and vandals red-handed.

Gerry Brownlee uses earthquake powers to overrides Environment Canterbury

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has used earthquake legislation to create a "land-use recovery plan".

Orion's $155m plan for network upgrade

Canterbury householders are being asked to bankroll a massive post-earthquake electricity network upgrade needed to ensure the power stays on into the 2020s.

Town hall truce needed - Dalziel

The Christchurch City Council and Government need to ''call a truce'' over the town hall's fate, a city MP says.

Quake rescuers faced 'dual jeopardy'

Construction drives lift in Cantometer

A bustling construction sector is driving Canterbury's recovery from the earthquakes, with building costs rising sharply, up nearly 10 per cent from a year ago, according to a new index tracking the recovery.

Government 'suprised' by town hall decision

The Government isn't ruling out overriding the council's decision to save Christchurch's quake-damaged town hall.

Christchurch's answer to Silicon Valley

‘Silicon Gully’ is Christchurch's own take on the Californian valley that spawns many of the world's IT innovations.

Brownlee to 'have discussion' on Christchurch City Council Town Hall decision

Brownlee is refusing to say whether he will overturn the Christchurch City Council’s decision today to rebuild the Christchurch Town Hall.

Brownlee queries council's Town Hall decision

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is not ruling out overriding the city council's plan to save the Christchurch Town Hall.

'Green city vision' for the Christchurch central city rebuild

A ‘green city vision’ for Christchurch is one step closer as a tailor-made tool for rebuilding in an eco-friendly way is released.

Christchurch City Council votes to save Town Hall

The Christchurch City Council has voted unanimously to save the Christchurch Town Hall.

Christchurch quake sequences settling down

The probability of a large earthquake hitting Canterbury continues to decline as the earthquake sequence settles down, says GeoNet. 

Chances of new aftershocks are dropping in Christchurch - GNS Science

The probability of a large aftershock in Christchurch is dropping, a GNS science report revealed today.

Large quake probability continues to drop

The probability of a large aftershock somewhere in the central Canterbury earthquake zone continues to drop as a result of lower seismic activity in recent months.

Quick-fire demolition for city building

A quick-fire demolition will see an eight-storey Christchurch building levelled in less than 48 hours.

Bare bums to highlight suburb's 'neglect'

New Brighton residents are preparing to bare their bums to highlight a collective feeling of post-quake neglect.

Brownlee 'rides roughshod' over city heritage

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is refusing to place a moratorium on the demolition of Christchurch's quake-damaged heritage buildings.

Dig shows another quake was on fault

Evidence of a second major Greendale Fault earthquake some time in the last 10,000 to 15,000 years has been uncovered in a deep trench on the Canterbury Plains.

'We will build a new cathedral'

The Christ Church Cathedral's owners have made a formal commitment to build a church in Cathedral Square.

CCDU moves to buy land

The CCDU has identified properties in the city it needs to remove to start implementing its central city blueprint.

Photos of empty Marmite jars auctioned for charity

Photos of empty Marmite jars donated by celebrities will be auctioned off to help rebuild Christchurch.

Birth rate drops dramatically in Christchurch's eastern suburbs

Birth rates have dropped as much as 24 percent in some quake-hit suburbs of Christchurch, according to new figures released today.

Rates bill unfair for red-zoners

A young Dallington family facing financial ruin say it is unfair to be charged full rates on their red-zoned home when their neighbourhood is broken and neglected.

Birth rate drops in quake-hit east

Birth rates have dropped in Christchurch's quake-hit eastern suburbs, new figures show.

Birthrate drops in quake-hit east

Birthrates have dropped in Christchurch's quake-hit eastern suburbs, new figures show.

Brownlee won't halt heritage demolitions

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is refusing to place a moratorium on the demolition of Christchurch's quake-damaged heritage buildings.

Govt begins ChCh land purchases

The Govt has taken the first step in forcing some Christchurch landowners to hand over their land for the rebuild.

Kennetts Jewellers new home after 131 years

Govt fires warning shot to owners

The owners of more than 100 Christchurch properties have received the first clear signal of the Government's plans to force through the acquisition of their land.

Students' behaviour worsens after school shake-up

The stress of the Government’s Canterbury schools shake up is becoming apparent in the behaviour of students, says one principal.

One in three firms will hire staff

One in three Christchurch firms intend hiring more staff in the next year and remain optimistic despite battling council red tape and insurance woes, says a new survey.

Insurance brokers under scrutiny

Fewer businesses but more workers

The number of businesses in Christchurch dropped by fewer than 1000 in the year after the February 2011 earthquake and employee numbers rose, government figures show.

Loss Adjusters make fun of serious issue

A dead rat, loss of sleep and a pen crushed by a television are among the insurance "claims" made following Christchurch's earthquakes.

Smart signs will guide city travellers

New and smart technologies will be used to help guide locals and visitors around Christchurch's new central business district.

Plea for cyclists in CBD plan

Cycling and car advocates say new transport plans for central Christchurch need to provide more for cyclists.

Plea for cyclists in CBD plan

Cycling and car advocates say new transport plans for central Christchurch need to provide more for cyclists.

Crunch time for central city blueprint

Worker houses to be permanent

Six-bedroom houses that will turn into family homes are being touted as the accommodation fix for Christchurch's influx of rebuild workers.

Rivals vie for Chch retail spots

The Australian powerhouse duo of the Westpac Bank and the Goodman Group have shown their hand in the battle to redevelop central Christchurch's shopping area.

Cardboard cathedral plans at risk

Funding for the cardboard cathedral could be in jeopardy after a judge ruled that Christ Church Cathedral insurance money might not be used for the project.

Major insurers deny 'passing the buck'

Vero Insurance has rejected a "speculative" claim by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) that providers may try to pass the buck on their earthquake costs.

EQC house inspection left owner in tears

An Earthquake Commission (EQC) engineer under investigation by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand left a Hororata widow in tears after conducting what she says was a substandard assessment of her property.

EQC 'arrogant' engineer

EQC backs 'arrogant' engineer

PHOTOS: Royals visit Christchurch quake zone

The demolition work in Christchurch didn't stop for the arrival of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.

Call for Christchurch Cathedral demolition order scrutiny

Labour is welcoming the High Court ruling that has stopped the demolition of Christchurch Cathedral.