Star Rebuild

Christ Church Cathedral, Canterbury Museum may get $15m each from council

Christchurch City Council has proposed using $35.8 million of the forecast $44.4 million saved in costs from its annual budget to restore heritage buildings - including the cathedral and museum.

Family sparks creative new development

Geoff Spark plans to convert this land from cows to houses. Photo: Supplied by the Spark family

From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora

A Rangiora family wants to put its own stamp on a new 270-home development.

Town hall reaches milestone

Zara O'Grady (left), Liz O’Grady, Jane Evans, Jacob Evans and Elise Alderson, descendants of...

Rangiora Town Hall reaches major milestone

The Rangiora Town Hall turns 100 this year - and residents are being asked to dig through their drawers and boxes for any old photos, records or memorabilia of the historic building.

Quake sensor installed at new stadium

High-tech quake sensor installed at new stadium

Earthquake sensing tech, designed by Canterbury researchers, has been installed inside Christchurch’s new stadium.

'Whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'

Christchurch's new stadium will be a 'whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'

Businesses in central Christchurch are buzzing about the first sports match at the new $683 million stadium on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons.

Stadium food and drink sales a big revenue source

Christchurch stadium's food and drink sales a big revenue source

Half of the One New Zealand Stadium operator’s revenue will come from food and beverages as the company aims to get more financial independence from the city council.

Carter kicks the first goal at new stadium

Crusaders legend Dan Carter, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and PM Christopher Luxon were among the crowd that gathered to open the city's new stadium on Friday morning.

Community fed up with quake-damaged eyesore

The 170-year-old homestead on the corner of Fitzgerald Ave and Avonside Drive. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Community fed up with quake-damaged eyesore

Weeds, overgrown vegetation and creepers climb around this abandoned Christchurch homestead, which one neighbour says appears to be at risk of "further collapse".

Feedback sought for 1000-home rezone

Feedback sought on plan to rezone land for 1000-home development

About 1000 more homes could be built in Rolleston if a rezoning request is approved.

Family farm turned into subdivision

Barbara Corbett (left) and Cath Kennedy with Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and Ted Dormer, 3 and...

'Beautiful land': Family farm becomes 419-home subdivision

Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.

Intersection upgrade draws complaints

The intersection of Maidstone and Waimairi Rds in Ilam. Maidstone Rd is reduced to one lane for...

Intersection upgrade draws complaints

A busy Christchurch intersection has finally got its multi-million dollar upgrade. But there are already complaints about the number of right turning arrows it has.

Public service planned to mark quake anniversary

A public memorial service will be held in Christchurch this month to mark the 15th anniversary of the February 22, 2011, earthquake.

Work to start on cycleway extension

Motorists are being warned to expect delays when work on the next section of Christchurch's South Express Cycleway starts next week.

Wait for new classroom after demolition

Principal Brent Gray hopes new classrooms at Ashburton Intermediate School are approved sooner...

School waiting for new classroom after old block demolished

There is uncertainty about when a 1950s two-storey classroom block at Ashburton Intermediate School will be replaced after it was demolished this month.

Businesses feeling the pain

Intensive roadworks on Gerald St in Lincoln are continuing to have a big impact on businesses....

'It is really bad': Businesses feeling the pain of roadworks

Some businesses are worried they may not survive long enough to see Lincoln’s new town centre completed.

Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl

Aerial maps from 2010-2015, left, and the latest imagery shows the Rolleston area has grown by...

'Unmanaged growth': Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl

Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.

Sheraton milestone a sight for sore eyes

The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.