Christchurch
Warning after AOS callout in Christchurch
A man has been warned after police were called to South Brighton in Christchurch following reports of a person waving a gun in the street.
Rubbish truck drivers approach deal on pay
The union representing Christchurch's rubbish truck drivers is close to reaching a deal over hours of work, after nearly a week of protest action.
Homeowners to take class action against EQC
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners are launching a class action against the Earthquake Commission, arguing it has failed to meet legal obligations. Audio
Longest serving prisoner denied parole
The country's longest serving prisoner has again been denied parole. Audio
Celia Stewart: Christchurch School of Music
The Christchurch School of Music celebrates 60 years this weekend. Music Director Celia Stewart tells Eva what they have planned for their Diamond Jubilee. Audio
The emerging earthquake generation
A new generation of post-quake children is growing up with road cones, traffic delays, broken homes and stressed parents, but they know nothing else.
Alison Parr - Remembering Christchurch
Oral historian Alison Parr has given voice to the people of Christchurch five years on from the devastating earthquake that shattered their city in her recently released 'Remembering Christchurch… Audio
The Christchurch youth want to see
Young people in Christchurch are being invited to help shape the future of their city.
Next step for Christchurch's Coastal Pathway
Another section of the city's $25 million cycling and walking track has been completed.
Govt appoints independent consultant to mediate
The government has waded into the long running dispute over the future of Christchurch's cathedral. Audio
Sunrise ceremony for quake anniversary
Cantabrians will watch the sunrise from New Brighton Beach tomorrow to mark five years since the September 2010 earthquake.
Rebuild peak not imminent, says Brownlee
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is not worried Canterbury's economy has an over-reliance on the Christchurch rebuild.
Daughter: EQC tried to bully homeowner
The daughter of an 86-year-old Christchurch woman says she had to threaten to call police before two EQC staff members would leave her mother's home. Audio
Battle-weary quake victims sue insurer
Frustrated Canterbury homeowners say legal action against their insurer is a last resort, after years of arguments over quake repairs.
Quake victims file court action against insurer
A class action against a government-owned insurance firm handling thousands of Christchurch earthquake claims has been filed in the High Court.
Arrests after multiple-car police pursuit
Police officers trying to pull over a stolen car in Christchurch set off a train of events in which one vehicle was rammed and a second car crashed.
EQ mayoral fund almost depleted
An $8.6m community theatre project in Christchurch is in line to receive one of the last rounds of major funding from the city's Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund.
Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University Audio
Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University
AudioProblems with Christchurch repairs - report
A government investigation into underfloor structural repairs carried out in Canterbury since the earthquakes has found major non-compliance issues.
