Christchurch had the smallest house price increase of NZ's main centres in December, showing how increasing supply can help stabilise prices, and setting an example for the rest of the country.
A group of Christchurch residents believe the “unique character” of their suburb is under threat from two housing developments being constructed in the area.
The director of a language school where 64 students were killed in the CTV Building collapse has qualified as a nurse after the disaster initiated a radical career change.
The families of those killed in the CTV building held a press conference today to express disappointment over not receiving a response from the Prime Minister to their calls for a review of the decision not to prosecute anyone.
A Canterbury University engineer and quake expert says we still can’t predict when and where they will hit - but “we do have probabilistic models that tell us the likelihood that certain faults are going to rupture."
Christchurch must consider replicating flood prevention measures pioneered in Holland as homeowners in coastal suburbs risk massive insurance hikes to safeguard their properties.
A review of the Christchurch Foundation charity which is supported by ratepayer money has been hindered by the slow release of information from the organisation.
Families of those lost in the CTV building collapse are calling for the government to review the police decision not to prosecute anyone in relation to the disaster.