Riverside red zone park a step closer
Christchurch's mayor has promised the man who led a campaign to turn red-zone areas into a park that his dream will become a reality.
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Deadly 85m-high tsunami has lessons for NZ
Deadly 85m-high tsunami has lessons for NZ
A Kiwi scientist has helped uncover startling features of a deadly, 85m-high tsunami that hit Indonesia two years ago – with some striking lessons for New Zealand's own risk.
New hospital informed by experience and lessons learned
New hospital informed by experience and lessons learned
Mike Barns has been building hospitals in the desert and is now building one in Dunedin. He says we can learn from the budget and time blowouts that impacted Christchurch Hospital's new buildings.
Plan change approved to help homeowners on Port Hills
Plan change approved to help homeowners on Port Hills
A District Plan change will bring down the cost of developing some properties on the Port Hills.
Council consenting team ready to get back on building sites
Council consenting team ready to get back on building sites
On-site building and subdivision inspections are set to re-start in Christchurch from Tuesday when New Zealand moves to alert level 3.
Couple left high and dry after botched quake repairs
Couple left high and dry after botched quake repairs
A Christchurch couple says their insurer totally botched the repairs of their quake-damaged house - and now won't pay for it.
Make sure your bubble is prepared for a disaster - Civil Defence
Make sure your bubble is prepared for a disaster - Civil Defence
Canterbury’s Civil Defence team has issued a reminder for residents to be prepare their bubbles for for hazards after a shallow quake on Thursday.
New lease of life for restored clock tower
New lease of life for restored clock tower
Christchurch's historic Scarborough clock tower has been restored.
Consent granted for major development in Lyttelton
Consent granted for major development in Lyttelton
Resource consent has been granted for a major commercial and residential development in Lyttelton.
Cramped, rotting and risky - scale of hospital fix-ups revealed
Cramped, rotting and risky - scale of hospital fix-ups revealed
Christchurch Hospital put its strong case for urgent upgrade work forward to the Minister of Health - now other hospitals are stepping up their bids for better facilities too.
Early finish to Riccarton roadworks 'heaven' for businesses
Early finish to Riccarton roadworks 'heaven' for businesses
Businesses and residents putting up with the ongoing roadworks along Riccarton Rd were relieved to hear the work should finish eight months ahead of schedule.
Long wait expected for mega-facility designs
Long wait expected for mega-facility designs
It will be more than six months before the public can view the designs of a long-awaited, controversial mega-facility set to be built in Christchurch.
Red zone fruit trees being stripped for commercial use
Red zone fruit trees being stripped for commercial use
Christchurch red zone contractors have been told to be on the lookout for groups stripping fruit trees to sell for commercial purposes.
Residents want something done about 'eyesore' bar
Residents want something done about 'eyesore' bar
It’s coming up nine years since the last beer was poured at Lyttelton’s Mitre Tavern.
$18m in funding announced for regeneration projects
$18m in funding announced for regeneration projects
Footbridges, a riverside landing and a band rotunda are set to appear in Christchurch after millions of dollars in funding was approved for the projects.
New shake testing to help hillside homes during a quake
New shake testing to help hillside homes during a quake
New shake testing of house foundations is being undertaken to ensure homes built on sloped areas such as Christchurch's Port Hills are better able to withstand future quakes.
Lyttelton complex designs released
Lyttelton complex designs released
Gym, retail areas, studio apartments and a rooftop terrace exclusive to residents.
Hot pools name chosen without input from residents
Hot pools name chosen without input from residents
Though the name has received the backing of residents, some have questioned the process around it.
Residents say roadworks have damaged their homes
Residents say roadworks have damaged their homes
The contractor says it is 'satisfied' damage to nearby houses was not caused by their roadworks.