Christchurch Rebuild
Rebuilding a broken city
It's more than a decade since the Canterbury earthquakes, but how far has the Christchurch rebuild come? Audio
A tale of two cathedrals
Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again. Audio
The buildings are rising again, but Christchurch needs people
It's more than eight years since the earthquakes saw Christchurch crumble. Forty billion dollars has been poured into rebuilding - but what's missing now, is people. Audio
Cathedral rebuild this year
The Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has today announced the rebuild of the Cathedral will see stonemasons starting work by the end of the year. The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement… Audio
Christchurch sports facility budget blows out by $75m
The Christchurch Rebuild Minister has revealed the city's planned swimming and sports facility is facing a $75 million budget blow-out, and she's ordering an urgent re-think. Video, Audio
A snapshot of the Christchurch rebuild
A report on how the central city is progressing. Video
Avon/Ōtākaro - how is our river doing?
Will a plan to beautify the river help or hinder its ecology? Video
How can Southshore live with the sea?
Residents in Christchurch's Southshore enjoy enviable access to both the estuary and the ocean, but what does the future hold for this special spit? Video
How is Christchurch’s nightlife?
New bars and cafes are emerging every month, but how are they doing? We take a mid-winter tour of the central city scene. Video
185 White Chairs - stay or go?
According to TripAdvisor, 185 White Chairs is Christchurch’s top landmark attraction and 4th ranked in New Zealand. The collection of white-painted chairs is a stark representation of the lives lost… Video
Chch faces higher rates in draft council budget
Residents face higher-than-expected rates to pay for major projects, with the council promising $480m of investment in the next financial year.
Chch rebuild: 'It's really going to be amazing'
Recovery authorities promise all but one of Christchurch's anchor projects will be under construction this year, as the city's rebuild hits its stride.
Is this the best way to spend $1 billion?
Two huge rebuild projects - with a possible price tag of almost $1 billion - are still waiting in the wings. Christchurch Dilemmas asks: Are a convention centre and a stadium the best use of money for… Video
Music resonates at The Piano
The Piano is a world-class centre for music and the arts which opened recently in Christchurch. Maja Burry talks to Director Bronwyn Bijl, Architect Alec Bruce and Sound Consultant John Farren about… Audio
Chch developers in fight over resource consent
A group of high profile Christchurch property developers are being accused of undermining confidence in the city's rebuild.
Memorial bridge repairs win local award
The restoration of Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance has been recognised with an prize at the Canterbury Heritage Awards.
PM hopeful of Chch Cathedral resolution
The Prime Minister is keen to see a resolution to the impasse over Christchurch's cathedral.
Chair of new Otakaro Limited promises progress in Christchurch
We begin tonight in Christchurch, with the announcement of the man who's now in charge of ensuring the city's anchor projects are built. Video, Audio
Bookmarks - Andre Lovatt
On Bookmarks today, the newly appointed Chairman of "Regenerate Christchurch", the agency set up by central and local government co-ordinate the city's post-quake recovery. Andre Lovatt has a… Audio
Slowly but carefully in Christchurch
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people Video, Audio, Gallery