Hundreds of red-zoned homes 'could have been worth fixing'

Mixed views on Rangiora 'Re:Start'

Fewer firms want to return to CBD

Red-zoned homes could've been saved

More than 500 quake-hit properties which could have been affordably fixed were instead written off, Cabinet papers say.

Drowned man a quake worker

Mall retailer on move as fix takes time

Fundraiser reflects man's desire to help

Engineer accepts blame for Chch building oversight

Engineer breaks down, accepts blame

A structural engineer has broken down and admitted responsibility for a design flaw that led to a building panel falling and killing a woman in last February's earthquake.

Once upon a new beginning

Structural damage 'not of concern'

Officials allay fears over lack of land

Getting more of it done

Parker says trip spread positive message

West traffic jams increase to 'new normal'

The love comes out for New Brighton

Rowing clubhouse hit by arson

Secret stones of remembrance

Church takes time on cathedral fate

We'll close more buildings, say quake engineers

Quake claims more victims as rare birds die

The Christchurch earthquakes have claimed more victims after thousands of birds have died of a disease that has gripped wetlands around the city.

Canterbury has a shaky history

Sometimes it's good to look to the past as a window to the future, writes VICKI ANDERSON.

Concrete slot reduces shake damage

Researchers at Canterbury University have developed an inexpensive detail to improve the way reinforced concrete buildings perform in earthquakes.

Story of the student army taped

The work of the Student Volunteer Army has been honoured in a life-sized artwork made completely from painter's tape.

Business owners likely to run out of cover

Some quake-hit Christchurch companies face more financial hurdles as their business interruption insurance comes to an end.

Famed quake bride wants 'boring year'

A young Christchurch couple's wedding a year ago was an event more memorable than most.

Damaged stairs not inspected

An engineering firm that inspected the Forsyth Barr building after the September 2010 quake did not check stairs which subsequently collapsed, an inquiry has heard.

Emily Blunt lends support to Lyttelton theatre

British actress Emily Blunt has agreed to become the patron of a quake damaged theatre in Lyttelton.

No decision soon on fate of Chch Basilica

It will be months before a decision is made about the future of the Catholic Basilica in Christchurch.

Probability of quakes over 5.0 decrease

GNS Science has updated its earthquake forecasts for the Canterbury aftershock region for the next year, with the probabilities of quakes over magnitude 5.0 continuing to trend slowly downwards from last month's figures.

'Seismic gap' under appreciated

A Forsyth Barr building construction manager under appreciated the importance of maintaining a "seismic gap", an inquiry has heard.

'Seismic gap' underappreciated

A Forsyth Barr building construction manager underappreciated the importance of maintaining a "seismic gap", an inquiry has heard.

Pokies may remain in the rubble

Quake-hit Christchurch bars will not be allowed to move their gaming machines to new premises, the Christchurch City Council has ruled.

Multipurpose ECan replacement advised

The insurance bill for replacing Environment Canterbury's (ECan) quake-damaged central Christchurch headquarters could top $20 million.

Quakes nearly fell Arts Centre landmark

A historical Arts Centre building nearly collapsed in the December earthquakes and has undergone serious damage.

Police tapes convey emotions after quake struck

"There's buildings down everywhere here. We need as many units as possible."

Movie star behind Loons fundraising

British film star Emily Blunt has lent her support to a fundraising campaign for the rebuild of the Loons theatre in Lyttelton.

Songwriter enjoys 'We Will Rebuild' reaction

A Christchurch schoolgirl was at a music lesson when her uplifting song touched the hearts of thousands at the Christchurch earthquake memorial service.

New route may let hotel open

A central Christchurch hotel is working against the clock to gain special access through the red-zone cordon to house guests for the Ellerslie Flower Show in a fortnight.

'Seismic gap' on stairs had been filled

The gap allowing the Forsyth Barr building's stairs to resist earthquakes was stuffed with rubbish, pipes and polystyrene, an inquiry has heard.

Stairs' 'seismic gap' stuffed with rubbish

The gap allowing the Forsyth Barr building's stairs to resist earthquakes was stuffed with rubbish, pipes and polystyrene, an inquiry has heard.

New red-zone route may let CBD hotel open

A central Christchurch hotel is working against the clock to gain special access through the red-zone cordon to house guests for the Ellerslie Flower Show in a fortnight.

Luck prevented Forsyth Barr quake deaths

'The bloody stairs have collapsed'

If in doubt, get a second opinion

Forsyth Barr failure under investigation

A hearing will open this morning into the failure of the Forsyth Barr building in the February 22 earthquake last year.

Earthquake bells proposed as tribute

Chch looks forward after quake anniversary

Quake rattles Christchurch

A 4.1-magnitude quake has rattled Christchurch this morning.

Quake cone tributes go global

Rebuild slower than thought - Fletchers

A day for Christchurch to remember

The names of the dead took almost exactly 13 minutes to read in the warm, close air of Hagley Park, Christchurch.

On track with mum, just like she wanted

Three Christchurch men marked the first anniversary of their mother's death with the roar of a car engine.

City Mall crowd mourns quietly

On the bench where Shane Tomlin was lain by rescuers a year ago a bright sunflower has been left by an unknown mourner.

Lyttelton residents stand together for moment of silence

Two minutes of silence became four at 12.51pm yesterday as Lyttelton residents gathered at an empty site to commemorate the first anniversary of the February earthquake last year.

Christchurch remembers

The names of the dead took almost exactly 13 minutes to read in the warm, close air of Hagley Park, Christchurch.

Proud dad full of praise for son's heroic efforts

Dads are often their son's hero but, in the case of Dave and Jamie Baker, it's the other way round.

Quake cone tribute goes global

Flowers sprung out of thousands of road cones all over the world yesterday in a spontaneous act of remembrance for Christchurch earthquake victims.

Installation represents unique personalities of victims

Peter Majendie sits among the 185 white chairs he prepared and unveiled last night to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch earthquake which killed 185 people a year ago yesterday.

School's memorial balloons sail to CBD

Pupils from St Michael's School on Durham St released more than 100 white helium balloons to commemorate the first anniversary of the February quake last year.