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The chief executive of the Christchurch rebuild organisation, Ōtākaro Limited, is to step down.

A lawyer representing Canterbury homeowners with failed EQC work says claims by Gerry Brownlee that their repairs were not botched are outrageous.

Former Canterbury Rebuild Minister Gerry Brownlee has angrily rejected accusations his government drove the Earthquake Commission to cut costs, leading to slipshod repairs to quake-damaged houses.

The former Canterbury Rebuild Minister says he is not surprised the bill to fix botched EQC repairs has hit $270m, but the government could not walk away from its obligations. Audio

The central Christchurch square has sustained damage of more than $100,000 less than a month after reopening after extensive repairs.

A ratepayers' rebellion is brewing in Christchurch with Templeton residents considering "Texit", fed up with the council over proposals for a quarry.

Things are starting to get back to normal in post-quake Christchurch. Video, Audio

Jacinda Ardern has drawn parallels with children who experienced the Christchurch earthquakes and those who were caught up in Cyclone Gita.

Former Prime Minister and National Party leader Bill English has given a funny and emotional valedictory speech in Parliament this afternoon.

Seven years on from Christchurch's devastating earthquake, the Minister responsible for the city's rebuild wants to see outstanding anchor projects in the CBD completed.

Analysis: The profitability, economic value and reputation of New Zealand's biggest construction company have been whittled away over the last few years, writes Gyles Beckford.

Bill English has resigned as the leader of the National Party leader in an emotional speech this morning. Video

Today marks one year since Christchurch's devastating Port Hills Fires began.

Up to 200 tradespeople from China will be flown in to complete a high-end Auckland hotel.

Plans for a 170-hectare gravel quarry on the outskirts of Christchurch have upset residents worried about dangerous dust.

Extremely dry conditions and rising temperatures in Canterbury have fire crews and local councils concerned about a repeat of last summer's massive fires.

Christchurch ratepayers will have to foot part of the bill to help repair the city's quake-ravaged Anglican cathedral.

A new park in central Christchurch will open to the public today.

Road crews are putting the finishing touches on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura ahead of its reopening this afternoon. Video, Audio