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A former university lecturer says the city council and Environment Canterbury’s efforts to get...

'Council put bicycles first, businesses and rebuilding the city came second': Transport policies not working

An economist and author who specialises in policy effectiveness says strategies encouraging Christchurch residents to get out of cars and onto bikes and buses have not worked.

Quake claims settlement package estimated at $313m

Southern Response earthquake claims settlement package estimated at $313m

The package for some Southern Response policyholders could cost $313 million if all those eligible apply.

New fault lines found but no extra concern for southern city

Several newly mapped or classified fault lines have been found in Dunedin - but authorities say the city remains among the lowest risk places for quakes in NZ.

Multimillion-dollar Chch building confirmed

An artist’s impression of the University of Otago building in Christchurch which has been given...

Multimillion-dollar Chch building confirmed

The University of Otago Council has approved full funding for a $178 million building at its Christchurch campus.

Te Pae convention centre to open in October

October opening for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will open for business in late October.

A large earthquake is happening right now - but you can't feel it

Scientists are closely watching a silent, slow-burning quake off the NZ coast - and sophisticated sensors only recently placed around the site are expected to reveal a wealth of exciting new insights.

Arm wrestle looming over surplus Halswell land sale

Arm wrestle looming over surplus Halswell land sale

Residents may still have time to convince Christchurch City Council to retain a piece of land for a community space in Halswell instead of selling it.

Christchurch climate strategy lacks a real plan - experts

A view over Christchurch from earlier this year. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Christchurch climate strategy lacks a real plan - experts

Lots of high ambition but no real plan. That's the initial take on Christchurch City Council's new scheme to address climate change over the next 25 years.

Seismic shift: Three engineering institutions, three female presidents

"We're there to hold the organisation accountable," says Rosalind Archer, president of...

Seismic shift: Three engineering institutions, three female presidents

They were the old boys' clubs of New Zealand engineering. Women run them now.

Artwork up for auction to help save NG building

The late Ralph Hotere gifted 'Hang in There Mate' to the NG Building's owners in 2013 with...

Hang in there mate: Artwork to save Christchurch NG building up for auction

A piece of art made in support of earthquake-hit Christchurch by one of New Zealand's most notable contemporary artists is being auctioned to save the NG building.

Selwyn would recover faster than most if Alpine Fault ruptures

Emergency planners expect the Selwyn district to bounce back quicker than other areas if the Alpine Fault ruptures - but Arthur’s Pass is likely to be evacuated in a big quake.

Proposal for community to take over sport centre

High performance sports complex, the Apollo Project Centre, next to Jellie Park, could turn into...

Community could take over high performance sport centre in Christchurch

A high performance sport centre in Christchurch could potentially be transformed into a dedicated community recreation facility.

NZ first to get Google system that turns phones into quake detectors

The Android Earthquake Alerts System uses the sensors in Android phones to detect earthquakes....

NZ first to get Google system that turns phones into quake detectors

New Zealand is one of two countries trialling a new quake warning system, which turns phones into seismographs and could save lives.

Crown takes over Madras St site for stadium

The 116-year-old NG Building in the central city. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Crown takes over site of NG Building on Madras St for Christchurch stadium

The Crown has acquired the last remaining piece of land needed for Christchurch's new covered stadium.

Large drilling rigs arrive at stadium site

The drilling rigs at the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena site. Photo: Newsline / CCC

Drilling rigs arrive at Christchurch stadium site

A large drilling rig is being used to bore holes at the site of Christchurch's planned new central city stadium.

Nature play area for Rawhiti Domain

The planned natural woodland play area. Image: Newsline / CCC

Massive natural kids play area in the works for Christchurch domain

A new 1.7ha natural play area is planned at Rawhiti Domain.

Report into Akaroa water supply contamination

'Not acceptable': Report highlights failures that led to contamination of Akaroa water supply

A scathing internal review has revealed how six dead animals ended up in Akaroa’s drinking water reservoir, causing major disruption to the water supply and three cases of water-borne diseases.

Legal firms at odds over quake compensation battle

Legal firms at odds over quake compensation battle

Two of Christchurch’s legal heavyweights are in an arm wrestle over the best way to receive earthquake compensation from Southern Response.

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.

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