Aerial image of Christchurch taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Sumner taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Sumner taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 4 July 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 21 September 2012.
The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes continues today, with overseas experts critiquing a New Zealand report that calls for a two-billion dollar upgrade to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings.
Residents of Christchurch's flood-prone Flockton Basin say a court judgment on how the Earthquake Commission handles claims based on the increased flood risk caused by the earthquakes is bitter sweet.
The Government has handed the report of the Royal Commission on the Canterbury Earthquakes to the police to look at whether further action could be taken over the construction of the CTV building.
Text at top left reads 'Earthquake... aftershock... or "new event"... one thing remains constant...' Below is a snail with 'EQC payments' printed on its shell. Context - This is a reference to the problems that Christchurch people are having in getting payments from the EQC (Earthquake Commission) Disgruntled tradespeople who are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars by EQC are considering legal action. Remaining unpaid can mean that companies may have to consider laying people off. The Amalgamated Workers Union says delays in EQC payments for housing repair work in quake-hit Christchurch are building to a crisis point. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Aerial image of New Brighton taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of New Brighton taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Latimer Square taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Porritt Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Porritt Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Porritt Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Hagley Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
A former Earthquake Commission assessor is accusing the agency of manipulating its customer satisfaction survey in Christchurch.
The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is calling for changes to building standards as a matter of urgency.
Aerial image of Porritt Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Lancaster Park taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Owners of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch may not get an individual payout from the Earthquake Commission if it goes ahead instead with a more widespread approach to fixing the land.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 5 July 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 3 July 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 12 July 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 11 July 2012.
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 27 July 2012.
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 14 December 2011.
Christchurch homeowner Bob Burnett says lengthy delays in resolving his earthquake insurance claim is destroying his finances and affecting his kids' health. He's calling for a Royal Commission into the conduct of the insurance sector.
An incomplete front page layout featuring an article about the Royal Commission enquiry into the CTV building collapse.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 3 August 2012.