Christchurch
NZers should not be bullied out of their homes - ACT Party
The ACT Party is backing calls for stronger protection of property rights, because it says the government must not be allowed to bully people out of their homes.
Orchard by the Avon aims to bring people together
A Christchurch group wanting to make growing your own food fashionable has revealed plans for an edible garden and cafe in the middle of the city.
Red zoning shows property rights need protection - report
The red zoning of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch shows that property rights need better protection, a report by the Human Rights Commission says.
Christchurch latest council to ban freedom camping
The Christchurch City Council has voted to completely ban freedom camping.
Insurance woes could float swim school into bankruptcy
A Christchurch woman is contemplating bankruptcy after an ongoing battle with her insurer over earthquake repairs to her business. Audio
Chch Council moves to protect broadband company from sale
The Christchurch City Council has voted to place extra protections around its broadband company, making it harder to sell.
Christchurch's Redcliffs School gets a new home
Staff and parents of Redcliffs School in Christchurch have learned their school's final fate - same suburb, new location. Audio
Redcliffs School to return to suburb, in new location
Staff and parents of Redcliffs School in Christchurch have learned their schools final fate - same suburb, new location. Audio
Outdoor smoking stubbed out in 20 Chch establishments
Twenty Christchurch cafes and restaurants have banned smoking in outside areas.
Only one third of EQC claimants satisfied, survey finds
Customer satisfaction with the Earthquake Commission's handling of claims has dropped, with just a third happy with their experience.
Chch homeowners accuse insurer of short-changing them
A group of Christchurch homeowners say they have been left living in broken homes and have been forced to take their earthquake insurer to court. Video
Power restored to thousands in Christchurch
Electricity has been restored to almost all of the thousands of Christchurch homes and businesses that were hit by a power cut this evening.
Insurer's inaction a man-made disaster - Chch homeowner
A lack of action from an insurer and not the Canterbury earthquakes is to blame for long-term damage to a Christchurch home, its owner says. Video
18 traffic lights fitted out at CHCH intersection
A single intersection in the Christchurch CBD has been fitted with 19 traffic lights - bafflying passersby. Audio
Truck driver sentenced for second cyclist death
A truck driver has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of a cyclist, for a second time. Video
Jail for Christchurch man who took up-skirt images
A man who took photos up women's skirts in a Christchurch shopping mall has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Landslide victory for Christchurch's Dalziel
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has been returned for a second term in a landslide victory.
Chch Town Hall: 'It's going to be better than it ever was'
The $127 million repair job to Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Town Hall has nearly hit the half-way mark. Video
Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark
Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark. Video, Audio
New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
