Legal firms at odds over quake compensation battle
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Two of Christchurch’s legal heavyweights are in an arm wrestle over the best way to receive earthquake compensation from Southern Response.
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Southern Response policyholders entitled to part of $300m payout
Southern Response policyholders entitled to part of $300m payout
Southern Response policyholders in Christchurch are eligible to receive compensation which is expected to cost the government-owned company $300 million.
Bid to prevent NG building demolition
Saving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of Christchurch's NG building
The historic warehouse, home to NG Boutique since 2005, has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The restoration of the Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is set to be finished at the end of the month.
Housing, retail complex planned for CBD site
Housing, retail complex planned for central Christchurch site
More than 100 new homes and commercial spaces are set to be built on a section in central Christchurch bordered by Gloucester, Madras and Armagh Sts.
New Linwood pool complex on track to open at end of year
New Linwood pool complex on track to open at end of year
The pools are in and the rooms are being built as a new $22 million Christchurch swimming pool complex starts to take shape.
When there's a tsunami threat look for the green bin
When there's a tsunami threat look for the green bin
Hillside residents in a Christchurch seaside suburb have come up with a special signal to let people fleeing a possible tsunami know which houses they can seek refuge in.
Reserve Bank lowers Tower's solvency margin
Reserve Bank lowers Tower's solvency margin
Tower's minimum level of solvency has been reduced from $50 million to $25m, recognising the reduced risk of Canterbury earthquake related insurance claims.
Plan to turn former Hornby hotel site into retail hub
Plan to turn former Hornby hotel site into retail hub
A plan to turn the site of an iconic Christchurch hotel into a bustling hub of retail activity could become a reality in Hornby.
Take a tour of Te Pae
Take a tour of Te Pae, Christchurch's new convention centre
As the Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre nears completion, we took a sneak peek inside the complex to see how it's progressing.
Scaremongering claim over sports facility site
Claim that metro sports facility site is subsiding labelled as scaremongering
Former mayor Garry Moore has been labelled a scaremonger after raising concerns over the stability of the Metro Sports Facility site in central Christchurch.
First-hand accounts of the 2011 quake: 'I just felt I'm gonna die'
First-hand accounts of the 2011 quake: 'I just felt I'm gonna die'
Everyone in Christchurch on February 22, 2011, has a story to tell.
‘Putting the church back in Church Corner’ after quakes
‘Putting the church back in Church Corner’ after quakes
St Peter’s on Church Corner has finally been restored to its former glory.
Unknown fault was pointing straight at Chch
Killer quake scientists 10 years on: Unknown fault was pointing straight at Christchurch
The killer Christchurch quake, which claimed 185 lives 10 years ago today, came from the violent rupturing of a previously unknown fault line pointing straight at the city.
Quake memorial service run-down released
10th quake anniversary: Memorial service run-down released
The schedule for the national memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake has been released.
Man with terminal cancer still fighting insurer
Man with terminal cancer fighting insurer 10 years after quake
A Christchurch man with terminal cancer is using his final days to battle his insurance company, a decade on from the deadly earthquake.
Surrounding districts booming while city struggles
Districts surrounding Christchurch booming 10 years after quake
Christchurch is still struggling 10 years on from the earthquake with vacant spaces and little development.
No apology for family of quake victim, 10 years on
10 years on and still no apology for family of Christchurch quake victim
Matthew McEachen should have had most of his life ahead of him when he died on February 22, 2011.
Residents have say on where $30m should be spent
Christchurch residents to have a say on where $30m should be spent
Some Christchurch residents are being asked to help decide where an extra $30 million in Government money to fix roads and improve safety should be spent.
Park-users upset over removal of quake rocks
Park-users upset over removal of quake rocks at Christchurch park
Users of a Christchurch park are disappointed three large rocks that tumbled down from Clifton Hill during the 2011 earthquake, forming a natural playground, have been removed.