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Safety record for red-zone work exemplary

Safety record for red-zone work 'exemplary'

Saturday, 16 July 2011 12:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

No serious injuries have occurred in central Christchurch's red zone since the February 22 earthquake, the Department of Labour says.

Decision on stadium needed quickly

Decision on stadium needed quickly

Friday, 15 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

A decision on Christchurch's AMI Stadium must be made next month if the venue is to host Super Rugby next season.

Army mission boosts charity reserves

Army mission boosts charity reserves

Friday, 15 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones hands over food and funds to the Christchurch City Mission and the Salvation Army food banks.

Port Hills road might not reopen

Port Hills road might not reopen

Friday, 15 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

A road connecting Sumner to Lyttelton may never reopen, a council manager says.

GNS identify undiscovered fault lines in Chch

GNS identify undiscovered fault lines in Chch

Friday, 15 July 2011 5:15 p.m. by Media3News Popular

The Christchurch City Council says they hope to have all residents off chemical toilets and portaloos by the end of August.

Chch caravan concerns put to EQC claims manager

Chch caravan concerns put to EQC claims manager

Friday, 15 July 2011 4:23 p.m. by Media3News

Campbell Live took its caravan of comment to the streets of Christchurch to find out how people are feeling about the EQC.

$30m repair plan for Arts Centre

$30m repair plan for Arts Centre

Friday, 15 July 2011 12:33 p.m. by MediaStuff

A $30 million, three-year project to repair and strengthen the Clock Tower and the Great Hall at the Arts Centre could start in October.

Red zone residents await offers while orange delayed

Red zone residents await offers while orange delayed

Friday, 15 July 2011 12:09 p.m. by Media3News

Those living in Christchurch's residential red zone will receive formal cash offers from the Government by the end of August.

Relief for white zone property owners

Relief for white zone property owners

Friday, 15 July 2011 12:07 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Waimakariri and Selwyn district residents in earthquake limbo should be told next week they won't have to abandon their properties.

Quake heroes made into art

Quake heroes made into art

Thursday, 14 July 2011 11:51 p.m. by MediaStuff

Street art depicting the heroic actions of Christchurch police after the February 22 earthquake has been unveiled in the city.

Cop art pops up in city

Cop art pops up in city

Thursday, 14 July 2011 11:51 p.m. by MediaStuff

Street art depicting the heroic actions of Christchurch police after the February 22 earthquake has been unveiled in the city.

EQC claims backing up

EQC claims backing up

Thursday, 14 July 2011 11:19 p.m. by MediaStuff

The Earthquake Commission (EQC) still has 20,000 outstanding contents claims dating back to September.

Firms reluctant to write new policies

Firms reluctant to write new policies

Thursday, 14 July 2011 10:59 p.m. by MediaStuff

Earthquake-hit Christchurch homeowners trying to move on are struggling to secure new insurance cover.

Listings squeezed as demand grows

Listings squeezed as demand grows

Thursday, 14 July 2011 10:30 p.m. by MediaStuff

Listings are running short as Christchurch red-zone dwellers begin house-hunting, real estate agents say.

Bonds to boost trusts coffers

Bonds to boost trust's coffers

Thursday, 14 July 2011 10:30 p.m. by MediaStuff

The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust hopes to raise $2.5 million through "red and black" bonds.

Earthquake Commission releases building list

Earthquake Commission releases building list

Thursday, 14 July 2011 9:36 p.m. by Media3News

The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has released a list of buildings of interest to its enquiry into earthquake-related building failure in Christchurch.

Unexpected surge in post-quake economy

Unexpected surge in post-quake economy

Thursday, 14 July 2011 11:19 a.m. by Media3News Popular

Statistics NZ’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the March 2011 quarter indicates a 0.8 percent rise in economic activity in the face of hardships caused by the Christchurch earthquakes.

Illegal quake waste dumping under spotlight

Illegal quake waste dumping under spotlight

Thursday, 14 July 2011 9:43 a.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Five cases of earthquake demolition waste being stockpiled, buried or burnt illegally are being investigated by Environment Canterbury (ECan).

Home detention ruled out for quake burglar

Home detention ruled out for quake burglar

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:39 p.m. by MediaStuff

Quake burglar Christopher William King admitted it had "sucked" breaking into an abandoned accommodation block in Hereford St, and he wished he had not done it.

Millions needed to fix Porritt Park grounds

'Millions needed' to fix Porritt Park grounds

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:39 p.m. by MediaStuff

Hockey turfs at earthquake-hit Porritt Park are repairable but at too high a cost, says Canterbury Hockey chief executive Tim Shannahan.

Three-screen cinema planned for citys south

Three-screen cinema planned for city's south

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:39 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Christchurch could get a new suburban movie palace to make up for the cinemas lost in the Canterbury earthquakes.

Comment invited on plans

Comment invited on plans

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:39 p.m. by MediaStuff

Lyttelton and Sydenham residents have been invited to comment on rebuilding plans for their earthquake-damaged suburbs.

Contractor says bill a mistake

Contractor says bill a mistake

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

Contractors insist they are owed money by the Earthquake Commission (EQC), despite admitting they incorrectly billed some repairs.

Woman arrested over false EQC claims

Woman arrested over false EQC claims

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

A Christchurch woman has been arrested for allegedly filing false claims over earthquake damage in the first case of its kind since the September 4 quake.

Sydenham locals not keen on crematorium

Sydenham locals 'not keen' on crematorium

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Plans for a crematorium in inner Sydenham could harm the area's revitalisation, MP Jim Anderton says.

Christchurch pupils ready to get back to normal

Christchurch pupils ready to get back to normal

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

Life for hundreds of Christchurch pupils will return to normal next term as tomorrow marks the end of site-sharing for two city secondary schools.

Risk of big earthquake in next year drops

Risk of big earthquake in next year drops

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Cantabrians have some good news a month after the June 13 earthquakes - the probability of a third major quake hitting Canterbury in the next year has dropped.

False EQC claims alleged

False EQC claims alleged

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:36 p.m. by MediaStuff

A Christchurch woman has been arrested for allegedly filing false claims over earthquake damage in the first case of its kind since the September 4 quake.

VIDEO: AR Drone Parrot breaks down, robot to the rescue

VIDEO: AR Drone Parrot breaks down, robot to the rescue

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 4:15 p.m. by Media3News

Images beamed out from a robot inside Christchurch’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament have shown badly cracked columns in the nave.

Kia kaha Christchurch

Kia kaha Christchurch

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 2:17 p.m. by MediaStuff

There was barely a dry eye in the park when this kia kaha Christchurch video screened at the earthqake memorial service in March.

Lyttelton, Sydenham rebuild views sought

Lyttelton, Sydenham rebuild views sought

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 1:45 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Lyttelton and Sydenham residents have been invited to give feedback on rebuilding plans for their quake-damaged suburbs.

Robot reveals cathedral quake damage

Robot reveals cathedral quake damage

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 1:27 p.m. by MediaStuff

A robot was sent into Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament this morning to assess earthquake damage.

Quake break-in sucked, burglar admits

Quake break-in 'sucked', burglar admits

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 12:25 p.m. by MediaStuff

Quake burglar Christopher William King confessed it "sucked" breaking into an abandoned accommodation block and he wished he had not done it.

Appeal funds for firms, children, community groups

Appeal funds for firms, children, community groups

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 11:09 a.m. by MediaStuff

Christchurch businesses, community groups and children will receive the next round of funding from the Government's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Public buildings included in quake inquiry

Public buildings included in quake inquiry

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 10:14 a.m. by MediaStuff

Public buildings like Christchurch's central police station and art gallery will be included in the Canterbury Earthquakes royal commission inquiry.

Chch ready for tourists, says Lonely Planet

Chch ready for tourists, says Lonely Planet

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

Christchurch is "back on its feet" and ready to welcome travellers, an international travel guide says.

Pressure on council to release report on AMI Stadium

Pressure on council to release report on AMI Stadium

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:18 p.m. by MediaStuff

A decision to withhold an engineer's report detailing damage to Christchurch's AMI Stadium is "inappropriate", a former Vbase director says.

Ccouncil pressured to release AMI Stadium report

Ccouncil pressured to release AMI Stadium report

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:18 p.m. by MediaStuff

A decision to withhold an engineer's report detailing damage to Christchurch's AMI Stadium is "inappropriate", a former Vbase director says.

Many hill homes red-stickered

Many hill homes red-stickered

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:10 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Port Hills residents are "living like gypsies" while the fate of their red-stickered homes is decided, a community advocate says.

Scouts motto apt for quake badge

Scouts motto apt for quake badge

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:09 p.m. by MediaStuff Popular

"Be prepared" has taken on a new meaning for Canterbury Scouts.

Two demolition plans considered

Two demolition plans considered

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:06 p.m. by MediaStuff

Owners of the quake-crippled Clarendon Tower have submitted two demolition plans, including one option using explosives.

10% fall in spending hits Canty

10% fall in spending hits Canty

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:04 p.m. by MediaStuff

Christchurch shoppers are spending up to 10 per cent less than they were before the February 22 earthquake, damaging retailers and costing the local economy hundreds of millions of dollars.

Insurance freeze crippling Christchurchs recovery

Insurance freeze 'crippling Christchurch's recovery'

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:01 p.m. by MediaStuff

An insurance freeze is crippling Christchurch's recovery and urgent Government intervention is needed, a city business leader says.

$90M quake fund to rebuild communities

$90M quake fund to rebuild communities

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 3:16 p.m. by Media3News

Prime Minister John Key welcomed news today that the $90 million Earthquake Appeal fund will benefit women at risk, schools, and retail businesses in central Christchurch.

Red-zone repairs questioned

Red-zone repairs questioned

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 3:08 p.m. by MediaStuff

Ratepayers' money is being wasted on repairs in the residential red zone, says a Christchurch resident.

Pearson in running for top council job

Pearson in running for top council job

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 11:23 a.m. by MediaStuff Popular

Outgoing Vbase chief Bryan Pearson is after the Christchurch City Council's top job.

CERAs Roger Sutton on Christchurch recovery plans

CERA's Roger Sutton on Christchurch recovery plans

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 8:31 a.m. by Media3News

Christchurch's earthquake recovery appears to have got the tick of approval from Cantabrians.

Chch rocked by more than 7000 aftershocks

Chch rocked by more than 7000 aftershocks

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

There have been more than 7400 aftershocks in Christchurch in the 10 months since September's magnitude-7.1 quake.

Number of big quakes an anomaly

Number of big quakes 'an anomaly'

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

There have been more than 7400 aftershocks in Christchurch in the 10 months since September's magnitude-7.1 quake.

Link bewteen heart attacks and quakes

Link bewteen heart attacks and quakes

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

Females were the surprise victims in a massive jump in the number of people suffering heart attacks after the earthquake in Christchurch in September, researchers have found.

Christchurch rocked by more than 7000 aftershocks

Christchurch rocked by more than 7000 aftershocks

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

There have been more than 7400 aftershocks in Christchurch in the 10 months since September's magnitude-7.1 quake.

Link between heart attacks and quakes

Link between heart attacks and quakes

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

Females were the surprise victims in a massive jump in the number of people suffering heart attacks after the earthquake in Christchurch in September, researchers have found.

Red-zone advertising pack angers residents

Red-zone advertising pack angers residents

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

A "tasteless" mail drop has angered Christchurch homeowners worst hit by the earthquakes.

Cost to insure leads to loss of history

Cost to insure leads to loss of history

Monday, 11 July 2011 11:02 p.m. by MediaStuff

Skyrocketing insurance premiums could condemn many of Christchurch's remaining heritage buildings, property owners say.

Pressure grows for review of city contracts

Pressure grows for review of city contracts

Monday, 11 July 2011 11:02 p.m. by MediaStuff

Christchurch City councillors are ramping up pressure for a full review of the controversial use of preferred consultants and the $500,000 cap for staff approval.

Displaced pupils get free lunches

Displaced pupils get free lunches

Monday, 11 July 2011 10:16 p.m. by MediaStuff

Linwood College pupils have eaten their way through 25,000 free lunches while sharing the Cashmere High School site.

Hardline approach by police on looting story

'Hardline' approach by police on looting story

Monday, 11 July 2011 10:16 p.m. by MediaStuff

A police investigation into a current affairs television story on an alleged Christchurch looter is consistent with a "hardline" approach by Christchurch police, the accused's lawyer says.

Police investigate TVNZs Sunday after looting story

Police investigate TVNZ's Sunday after looting story

Monday, 11 July 2011 9:07 p.m. by Media3News

Police are investigating TVNZ's Sunday show, after it broadcast claims an autistic man was mistreated by police.

Govt’s quake package – how does it rate?

Govt’s quake package – how does it rate?

Monday, 11 July 2011 5:55 p.m. by Media3News

Ballantynes goes south

Ballantynes goes south

Monday, 11 July 2011 3:14 p.m. by Media3News

Staff at Ballantynes department store are stepping away from their counters, and out of their comfort zones.