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The owners of a Christchurch quarry that residents believe may have contaminated their wells say its operations have remained above groundwater level at all times.

The Mayor of Ashburton says making it easier for migrants to work in Canterbury will help to reinvigorate the region's economy.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is not worried Canterbury's economy has an over-reliance on the Christchurch rebuild.

Canterbury's local authorities have launched a new regional development strategy which aims to ensure the region's economy doesn't come to rely on the Christchurch rebuild.

Sixty jobs are expected to be cut at the Christchurch City Council as part of a planned restructure.

Frustrated Canterbury homeowners say legal action against their insurer is a last resort, after years of arguments over quake repairs.

Christchurch residents are preparing to fight the Earthquake Commission over substandard repairs to their homes.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel doesn't want to wait for philanthropic donations in order to finish rebuilding the central library.

The chief executive of Fletcher Construction has apologised for comments which have sparked outrage in the Irish community.

An Australian Aboriginal asbestos removal company is looking at expanding its business into New Zealand and offering employment to tāngata whenua.

The Government wants to establish a community foundation to help secure more than $40 million towards Christchurch's major rebuild projects.

Business confidence has slumped, China has devalued its currency, and many dairy farmers are set to operate at a loss. So what does our economic future hold?

A $26 million mitigation plan has been approved for one of the Christchurch's most flood-prone areas.

The bank predicts a bleaker outlook for New Zealand's economy as recent dramatic falls in dairy prices and a slowdown in the Christchurch rebuild are felt.

Organisations that support homeowners in Christchurch dealing with earthquake damage are shocked complaints about a government engineer have been quashed.

Samoa's prime minister has welcomed signs in PACER Plus negotiations that there could be more jobs for Pacific Islanders in construction and fisheries in New Zealand. Audio

Samoa's Prime Minister has called on New Zealand unions to consider the benefits of expanding New Zealand's RSE scheme outside of horticulture.

More New Zealand jobs could become available for Pacific Islanders in the construction and fisheries sector.