Christchurch
Chch 'Quake Outcasts' win buy-out battle
A group of Christchurch red zone property owners, known as the Quake Outcasts, have won their battle for a 100 percent buy-out of their land by the Crown.
Council spends over $1m on website
The Christchurch City Council is being criticised for spending over $1 million on upgrading its website.
$75m spent on Chch centre but still no details
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has spent more than $75 million on Christchurch's convention centre but key details remain unknown. Audio
$75m spent on convention centre but details still unknown
More than 75-million-taxpayer-dollars have been spent on the Christchurch convention centre, even though there's is no date for construction to begin and the total cost is still unknown. Audio
The Art and Science of Firewalking - Dr John Campbell
About 300 people turned up to learn about the science of firewalking last night. And, some of the brave gave it a go. Christchurch physicist, Dr John Campbell, gave a public lecture at the University… Audio, Gallery
What makes a city, a city?
In 'The Villa at the Edge of The Empire', author Fiona Farrell explores the essence of cityhood and community with a particular focus on Christchurch. From its founding, to its post-quake devastation… Audio
You Call This Art 2014 Part 3
Join the audience gathered in Christchurch to hear choreographer Louise Potiki Bryant, landscape designer Megan Wraight and singer-songwriter Dudley Benson discuss differences and similarities in… Video, Audio
Filipino workers most likely to be exploited in Christchurch
A Christchurch lawyer acting for Filipino workers says it's absolutely astonishing government officials know so little about the exploitation happening in the city. Audio
Is Christchurch's rental market cooling?
The heat appears to be going out of the Christchurch rental market as rebuild workers settle in and people move back into their repaired homes. Audio
Christchurch rebuild aims to reduce crime through design
Smart design cuts crime. That's the message from international crime scientists for Christchurch and those managing the quake rebuild. Audio
Offer to Quake Outcasts fails to make grade, more court likely
The group of red-zoned property owners in Christchurch who challenged the government's buy out offers is heading back to court. Audio
More court action after CERA proposed offer
Proposed new offers for red zone properties in Christchurch are not enough to stave off more legal action against the government. Audio
Town Hall work to start next month
The restoration of Christchurch's quake-damaged Town Hall is expected to begin in mid-July.
Stolen digger taken on joy-ride through Christchurch streets
A teenager's joy-ride in a stolen digger only came to an end when police officers threw tear gas into the cab - but not before he'd bashed into several cars and fences. Audio
Police protect two families after extortion threats
Police have put security around two Christchurch families who've received letters threatening to harm their children and demanding payment. Audio
Oldest timber building in Christchurch CBD bought for a dollar
The oldest timber building in Christchurch's CBD has been bought for a dollar and will be finding a new place to call home. Audio
Plan to soften blow of Christchurch rates rises
Christchurch ratepayers are being spared the full brunt of a huge 28% rates rise under a new proposal announced today by the mayor, Lianne Dalziel. Audio
Airline industry wants Christchurch Airport to drop its price
The Commerce Commission says Christchurch Airport has improved its level of disclosure on its pricing plans, but still thinks its rate of return is too high. Audio
Work visa changes to fuel Christchurch rebuild
Work visas for low skilled migrants are being extended from one year to three to help attract the 5000 construction workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild. Audio
Catastrophes lay bare many truths
Rebecca Macfie, Lloyd Jones and Gaylene Preston discuss dealing creatively with tough stuff through non-fiction, family memoir, and television drama at the 2014 Christchurch Word Writers and Readers… Audio
