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Despite a national need for builders, some Christchurch building companies are so desperate for work they are cutting margins to the point they are not making any money, they say.

Auckland has become a lap dog for central government which is imposing unfair taxes and constraints on the city, say John Tamihere and Christine Fletcher as they announce a bid to topple Mayor Phil…

A prominent Christchurch developer hopes the central city will really come alive this year as the rebuild continues.

Backers of the restoration of the historic Governors Bay jetty say repair work could start as early as June next year.

A co-housing development which aims to build community and sustainability in central Christchurch is planning to offer 150 houses to be sold below market value.

Residents of Christchurch's eastern suburbs will be able to repair or rebuild their houses more easily under changes to the city's district plan.

Christchurch residents are celebrating a High Court decision that has blocked a new quarry from being constructed near the airport and their houses.

A second attempt at a symposium aimed at learning from the Canterbury earthquakes has been labelled an attempt to re-write history.

An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission wants to hear from people who are unhappy with their experience with EQC but will not relitigate past insurance settlements or claims. relitigate

As Christchurch's Cup and Show week gets underway today, organisers are bracing for what could be their biggest turnout yet.

Dunedin City Council has this morning unveiled its vision for the future development of the city.

It's been one year since work began on a $475 million convention and exhibition centre in Christchurch.

Dame Jenny Shipley said the collapse of major construction firm Mainzeal was brought about by a "perfect storm" of factors.

The government has launched a service to fast track outstanding Canterbury residential insurance claims.

In Christchurch a special event is happening later this morning to bring life back to the residential red zone.

Christchurch businesses' efforts to battle back from the quakes will be recognised at the city's annual business awards tonight.

The council processed more than 12,000 home consents in the past year but even with staff doing overtime it's not meeting the statutory timeframe.

The University of Otago has announced plans for a new $150m building as part of a new health precinct development in Christchurch.

The Christchurch City Council will vote tomorrow on whether it should spend most of a $300 million government rebuild fund on a new covered stadium.

Filipino construction workers brought in from overseas for jobs in Auckland and Christchurch are frequently being exploited, new research has found.