A day in the life of a Christchurch cop

Street broken, but not spirits

Many of the people in their street have moved out, and the future of their land is unclear, but some white-zone residents remain optimistic.

VIDEO: Demolition starts on iconic Ashburton building

An Ashburton landmark has fallen victim to the earthquakes, and demolition has now started.

Playing future of ChCh's AMI Stadium looks grim

Unrest from residents in the red zone

Quakes affect two-thirds of NZ businesses

The September and February earthquakes have affected nearly two-thirds of New Zealand businesses, a 2011 Grant Thornton international survey shows.

Red zone residents should 'wait for information'

Residents in Chch red zones should wait for more information before taking legal action against insurers, says CanCERN.

Desperate search for $4.7b cover

Cleaning sewers work to be proud of

Land price issue of 'real concern'

Students in doctor role raises concern

A proposal to upgrade final-year medical students to house surgeons to ease a shortage of doctors in Christchurch is "utterly outrageous", the Resident Doctors' Association says.

Council defends consultants' fees

More than $2.8 million will be paid to consultants to work on the Christchurch central city plan.

Post-quake free parking to end

Paid car parking will resume in key central Christchurch spots from next week after businesses complained that short-term spaces were being occupied all day.

MPs want red-zone insurance clarified

Insurance problems in the buyout package for Christchurch red-zone homeowners should be clarified by the Government or the courts, Labour MPs say.

Prisoners hope to help rebuild Christchurch

Prisoners are hoping to help with the re-build of earthquake-damaged Christchurch after graduating from a 17-week building course.

Canterbury councils 'hung out to dry' by insurers

Insurance loophole a 'nightmare' for ChCh red zone

Govt facing extra Christchurch insurance costs

Canterbury councils race to find insurance cover

Canterbury councils could have millions of dollars worth of uninsured assets after 30 June if they cannot secure a new insurance provider in the next four days.

Chch contractors frustrated at lack of pay

Chch councils struggle to find new insurance

Christchurch earthquake legal advice sought

Quake-hit Christchurch residents are contemplating legal action against their insurers as concerns grow over the companies' stances on cover for red-zone properties.

Some rates to triple, S&P tells insurers

The pure privilege of prancing in Prague

Vibrant, compact new Christchurch CBD tipped

When Christchurch's central business district is rebuilt it will probably shrink to a vibrant, modern "downtown" mix of retail, entertainment and residential elements rather than "cold-hearted" concrete tower blocks, business leaders predict.

Court action over EQC unpaid bills

The Earthquake Commission is being taken to court by the Amalgamated Workers Union, which says the insurance agency owes Christchurch contractors about $3m.

Couple devastated to leave their home of 60 years

EQC says it is 'not aware' of contractors' legal action

Earthquake insurers play tough

Insurance companies are drafting new clauses to cover the rebuilding of Canterbury homes after complaints their policies were too harsh.

Government payouts divide stricken Christchurch

No sympathy for Christchurch red zone uninsured

Nicholas Abaffy lives by the river in Avonside Drive in Christchurch’s red zone and his house will eventually be bowled.

Fed-up contractors to take EQC to court

Contractors fed-up with allegedly not receiving payment for work completed after the Christchurch earthquakes are taking the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to court.

Few answers for Christchurch red zone residents

"I don't know", "We don't have the answers for that" and "Send us an email" were the most common answers to questions at today's community meetings organised by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera).

CERA offers answers for ChCh's eastern suburbs

CERA boss Roger Sutton is meeting with people affected by the Government's announcement on the fate of Christchurch's eastern suburbs.

Mother to move to Australia to find job

A Christchurch earthquake refugee's plans to settle in Timaru have been thwarted by a lack of suitable work.

Quick fix ruled out for Canterbury's red zone home-owners

Cantabrians looking for answers were left disappointed at community meetings across Christchurch yesterday.

Canterbury building boom may be slow

Builders are anticipating a post-red zone relocation boom, but some warn it could take 12 to 18 months for new construction to gather speed.

Smaller businesses risk being stranded

Many businesses will move from Christchurch's east, but larger manufacturers and retailers say they remain committed to the area.

White zone residents left in limbo

While there's relief in sight for property owners in Christchurch's red zone, the same can't be said for those in the Port Hills.

Christchurch housing market set to get busy

The Christchurch real estate industry is gearing up for a much-needed boost.

What next for Christchurch residents?

Bob Parker and Gerry Brownlee spoke to Firstline this morning about yesterday's Christchurch earthquake announcements.

Waiting continues for Chch residents in limbo

The Govt announcement on the compensation plan for Christchurch has left some residents with just as many questions as before.

Uninsured Cantabs 'falling between the cracks'

Uninsured homeowners in Christchurch’s worst affected suburbs gained no solace from yesterday’s quake announcement.

New Chch village may rise out of quake rubble

A bare 203-hectare block of farm land on Christchurch’s northern fringe may have 2,500 houses built on it.

Christchurch reacts to Government decision

Many Christchurch residents were given the closure they wanted today.

Kaiapoi left in limbo following announcement

While today's announcement brings certainty for those whose homes are in the red zone, many other Christchurch residents are still waiting.

Some may lose out in Christchurch deal

Christchurch residents now know they'll be paid out at the most current rateable value, which was assessed back in 2007.

Bittersweet celebrations in the red zone

As the Government's package was being televised live, residents in the red zone gathered to learn their fate and to party.

Christchurch red zone residents given clarity

The Government has confirmed it's going to buy 5100 of the Christchurch's worst quake-affected houses.

Government red zone offering a positive change - QV

Today’s offering from the Government to Christchurch residents who own property severely affected by the earthquakes will prove to be good news for some but a financial headache for others.

VIDEO: Christchurch quake announcement - full news conference

Today the Government has made a formal announcement about quake-damaged homes in Christchurch.