Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch, has unveiled a bold new plan for the parts of the town wiped off the map in the Canterbury earthquakes. The plan proposes having house boats on the river that runs through the town, there'll be a place for campervans to park up and a covered sports facility is on the cards.
Marking the upcoming earthquake anniversary in Christchurch; right of reply on The Panel; newspaper stories with overhyped headlines; a controversial contest backfies on radio - but not really.
A Christchurch catering company has joined forces with the City Mission to tackle what is being described as a new era of poverty after the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from New Zealand First.
Te Pae, Christchurch's near $450 million convention centre, has been officially opened this afternoon with a pÅwhiri and unveiling by Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Minister Megan Woods. Billed as a legacy for the city, it replaces the old centre which was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. Niva Chittock is at the ceremony and joins Lisa with the details.
A Slovenian architect is come up with the winning design for Christchurch's earthquake memorial.
Bridget Mills is in the Christchurch central city with one of the rescue teams.
Christchurch Reporter Jessica Horn is at the emergency accomodation centre at Bernside High School.
Police have confirmed the death toll from the Christchurch earthquake has risen.
Noelle talks with researcher Jesse Dykstra.
Public Affairs manager for Kiwi Rail.
Simon reports from Cashmere.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.
John Townend is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.
Kate Gudsell received an initial death toll in the civil defence bunker in Wellington.
Andrew Holden is the Editor of The Press. The Christchurch Press building suffered extreme damge.
Some Christchurch residents were able to get out of the city to stay with relatives.
Mary Macharpher is in Sydenham, and has two bedrooms for anyone who might need them.
The Cowles Stadium welfare centre for Christchurch earthquake evacuees has closed for health reasons.
German pianist and professor of music at Canterbury University previews upcoming earthquake fundraising concert tour of NZ.
Sydney-based NZ soprano who has arranged an Australian fundraising concert for Christchurch earthquake victims.
Southern Opera Charitable Trust's director discusses the impact of the earthquake on Christchurch's arts community.
Dr Hamish Campbell of GNS Science talks about the Christchurch earthquake and it's subsequent aftershocks.
The creator of Christchurch's online 'earthquake map' explains its mechanics and its wide appeal around the world.
Daille Rogers is at Hagley Park where people have been evacuated from the central city.
We're joined by the Christchurch earthquake recovery authority head Roger Sutton.
An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.
Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker tells Cantabrians to take precautions, and declares a State of Emergency.
Reporter Jessica Horn is at Burnside High School, where a welfare centre has been set up.
Christchurch jazz vocalist performing with many other artists as part of Earthquake fundraising concert in Wellington this weekend.