Christchurch store benefits from hard slog

Christchurch fabric and homewares retailer Bolt of Cloth has rebounded from the earthquakes and is now launching a new flagship store in Auckland as part of its expansion.

Homewares retailer spreading its wings

Christchurch fabric and homewares retailer Bolt of Cloth has rebounded from the earthquakes and is now expanding, launching a new flagship store in Auckland and in Christchurch moving to a bigger site at The Tannery in Woolston.

Dalziel plans informed approach to rebuild

Lianne Dalziel says as mayor she'll be able to work with both Labour and National governments on the Christchurch rebuild.

Labour expects a tough by-election

Neighbours urged to share quake info

The Earthquake Commission is hoping to tap claimants' neighbourly spirit as it tackles some of its most complex cases.

Construction jobs on the decline in city

An online jobs report is revealing a puzzling dip in the number of construction jobs in Canterbury from a year ago.

Government may act on city mall impasse

The Government has stepped into the battle to build on a prime Christchurch shopping block and is threatening to use its emergency earthquake powers to break the development deadlock.

No 'crisis' on consents - Parker

We don't want ugly or boring buildings

 Architecture can inspire and bedazzle, delight or infuriate. What do you think of the plans so far for Christchurch?

Rise in drink driving after quakes

The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes."In the 2011-2012 year there was a 69 per cent increase," road policing manager, Inspector Al Stewart told The Star.This...

Dalziel running for Chch Mayor

Cut levies to boost residential builds - Gough

A Christchurch City councillor is pushing for developers to be given a financial incentive to build apartments in the central city.

City council in consent crisis talks

An action plan has been agreed that officials believe will defuse the consents crisis hanging over the Christchruch City Council.

City council in consent crisis talks

An action plan has been agreed that officials believe will defuse the consents crisis hanging over the Christchruch City Council.

Sir Miles Warren defends his town hall

One of the architects who designed Christchurch's Town Hall is disputing claims the building is damaged beyond repair and not worth saving.

Brownlee sends in consent troops to CCC

A crisis meeting of the Christchurch City Council's planning committee is under way to discuss its beleaguered consenting process.

Sir Miles Warren defends his town hall

One of the architects who designed Christchurch's Town Hall is disputing claims the building is damaged beyond repair and not worth saving.

Brownlee sends in consent troops to CCC

The Government has stepped in to help the city council with its consenting problems, sending in a team of technical experts to speed up the flow of consent approvals.

Revisiting ongoing EQC gripes

A month ago Campbell Live showed you some of the shocking stories still coming out of Christchurch.

Chch quake victims deal with flooding

Campbell Live heads south to Christchurch, where the rain has added insult to injury for earthquake victims.

EQC blogger offers free Chch service

Marc Krieger's future is uncertain but at least the next three days will be devoted to Christchurch home owners.

Christchurch council consents too slow - Key

Christchurch City Council is moving too slowly with building consents even taking into account the enormous stress the quakes put on it, the Prime Minister says.

Contractors chosen for AMI's 'new builds'

Insurance claims business Southern Response has selected dedicated "panels" of builders for repairs and rebuilds, guaranteeing those building firms a certain amount of earthquake recovery work.

Claims firm selects builders for big quake repair jobs

Insurance claims business Southern Response has selected dedicated "panels" of builders for repairs and rebuilds, guaranteeing those building firms a certain amount of earthquake recovery work.

Architects defend 'dull' new city designs

Widespread demolition, beefed up structural requirements and strict planning rules have dictated how new Christchurch buildings look, says a leading local architect.

McKellen checks on Theatre Royal's rebuild

Sir Ian McKellen visited two old friends in Christchurch during a brief day trip to the city this weekend.

Town Hall should go - Gerry Brownlee

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has declared his hand over the fate of the town hall, saying the damaged complex is outdated indicating it should go.

Architects defend 'dull' new city designs

Widespread demolition, beefed up structural requirements and strict planning rules have dictated how new Christchurch buildings look, says a leading local architect.

TC3 homes stigma in decline - industry

Homes on land zoned TC3 are getting easier to sell and prices have recovered, those working in the market say.

Town Hall should go - Gerry Brownlee

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has declared his hand over the fate of the town hall, saying the damaged complex is outdated indicating it should go.

Theatre and architecture deal may be lost

The directors of an innovative shared artistic space planned for central Christchurch are struggling to find a suitable building.

Architects defend 'dull' new Chch designs

Widespread demolition, beefed up structural requirements and strict planning rules have dictated how new Christchurch buildings look, says a leading local architect.

Christchurch Town Hall should go - Gerry Brownlee

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has declared his hand over the fate of the town hall, saying the damaged complex is outdated indicating it should go.

Sir Ian McKellen fundraising for Christchurch's Isaac Royal Theatre

Land prices drive Chch investors away

"Speculative" land prices in central Christchurch had driven Goodman Property Group away from an interest in helping redevelop flattened areas.

'Disgraceful bickering' stalling CBD rebuild

Contenders to design and build the Christchurch Convention Centre are "in the dark" about the stalled process, after being shortlisted six months ago.

Millions of insurance dollars in jeopardy

At least $200 million of insurance funds the city council is relying on to replace and fix its damaged assets is at risk, reports show.

Stalled consents vex developers

Property developers say "delaying tactics" by the Christchurch City Council's consents department are costing them thousands of dollars a day.

Naming and shaming insurance companies

Museum plans extreme quake-proofing

Temp housing finalised for rebuild workers

40 Chch rebuild jobs to go

A key South Island infrastructure company has announced its intention to close its Christchurch civil construction business.

Another central-city cordon lifted

Another cordon has been lifted in central Christchurch, with access to streets east of Manchester St opened.

Chch rebuilder suddenly granted consent

Key bridge reopening September

Two-way access across the main link to South Brighton and Southshore should be restored in September.

Brighton bridge reopening September

Two-way access across the main link to South Brighton and Southshore should be restored in September.

Councillors say no to Civic pay rise

Christchurch City councillors have voted unanimously to oppose plans to give the directors of their embattled insurance company, Civic Assurance, a pay rise.

Prisoners to fix quake-damaged houses in Christchurch

Prisoners are being put to work fixing earthquake-damaged houses in Christchurch.Corrections Minister Anne Tolley announced today that Rolleston Prison inmates and offenders on community sentences would refurbish 150 Housing New...

Double whammy two years on

Two years ago today Christchurch was hit by a double-whammy - a magnitude 6.4 earthquake and the collapse of the historic Lyttelton Timeball Station.

Two years today, city hit by two major quakes

Two years ago today, Christchurch was hit by a double whammy - a magnitude-6.4 earthquake and the collapse of the historic Lyttelton Timeball Station.

Councillors in the dark over consents

Live chat: Scirt talks roadworks

Road works across Christchurch have been a hot topic in  lately.

Prisoners to repair quake damaged homes

Mystery surrounds who saw the letter

The Greens fear the Government may be tempted to take over the Christchurch City Council as it did with regional council.

Chch mayor: Council will meet consenting deadline

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is adamant his council will meet a two-week deadline to speed up its consenting process, as the Government threatens to step in if it does not.

Brownlee, Parker at odds over consents

'Fantastic hub' to be built on Belfast site

A $36 million industrial park housing up to 30 businesses will be built on the Belfast freezing works site.

Parker says Christchurch Council can cope

Public servant city offices plan on track

A plan to bring 2500 public servants back into central Christchurch has prompted more than 20 responses from property developers and landlords to accommodate them.

Crisis meeting set for Christchurch council

Christchurch city councillors will head into a crisis meeting next week after learning the council is on the brink of losing the power to grant consents.