Stories by Georgina Stylianou
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Homeowners to take class action against EQC
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners are launching a class action against the Earthquake Commission, arguing it has failed to meet legal obligations. Audio
Daughter: EQC tried to bully homeowner
The daughter of an 86-year-old Christchurch woman says she had to threaten to call police before two EQC staff members would leave her mother's home. Audio
Battle-weary quake victims sue insurer
Frustrated Canterbury homeowners say legal action against their insurer is a last resort, after years of arguments over quake repairs.
Problems with Christchurch repairs - report
A government investigation into underfloor structural repairs carried out in Canterbury since the earthquakes has found major non-compliance issues.
Solid Energy goes into administration
The struggling state-owned coal company has been put into temporary voluntary administration, the government has confirmed. Video
Christchurch sports centre funding increased
The Government has increased its funding of Christchurch's new central city sports centre, but it will not say by how much.
Rocket Lab a step closer to lift off
The Canterbury Regional Council has granted consents to an Auckland-based rocket company which wants to build a launching facility on the coastline.
$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
Report finds Filipino workers vulnerable to exploitation
A government report on exploitation of migrant workers in the Canterbury rebuild has found Filipino workers appeared to be particularly vulnerable.
Red zone stayers 'stuck in limbo'
Delays over a court battle mean Canterbury's red zone stayers are in the dark about whether services will be cut and if they will be forced to leave. Audio
Demand persists for Chch workers
Demand for overseas workers in Christchurch is showing no sign of slowing, despite recent comments from the Finance Minister suggesting the city's rebuild was peaking.
What now for CERA four years on?
ANALYSIS: It seems the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority may be having an identity crisis.
Money shift amid project delays in Chch
Money previously earmarked for a major residential development in central Christchurch has been re-allocated amid delays of key rebuild projects.
Reducing crime through design in Christchurch
International crime experts say the importance of urban design and public spaces must not be underestimated in the rebuild of Christchurch.
'Artificial distinctions' in new buy-out offer
Ongoing delays in the earthquake recovery approach in Canterbury are harming the wellbeing of many residents, the Chief Human Rights Commissioner says.
Further legal action over red-zone buy-out
A group of homeowners that challenged the Government's buy-out offers for red-zone properties in Christchurch is set to pursue further legal action. Audio
Thousands cheer on marathon runners
Japanese runner Hiro Tanimoto has won this year's Christchurch Marathon - the first in the central city since the earthquakes in 2011. Video
Slim pickings for the South Island
The South Island's priorities of regional development, infrastructure and targeted funding appear unlikely to be met in tomorrow's budget. Audio
Winning design for quake memorial unveiled
A Slovenian architect is behind the winning design of Christchurch's earthquake memorial.
Westport faces uncertain future
The future of a small West Coast town looks grim following Solid Energy's announcement that another 113 workers will lose their jobs. Audio
Sumner board says yes to skate park
A community board in Christchurch has voted to allow international denim company Levi's to build a skate park in the seaside community of Sumner. Audio
Convention centre criticism mounts
Criticism of Christchurch's planned convention centre is mounting, but the city's recovery authority is staying tight-lipped about major details.
Asbestos review gives little comfort
A new report has found the risk of asbestos-related illnesses to Canterbury residents is generally low, but homeowners say it offers little reassurance. Audio
Over 500 letters to PM about EQC
More than 500 people have emailed or written letters to the Prime Minister about the Earthquake Commission since the Christchurch earthquakes.
New shops to boost central Christchurch
Christchurch's central city has received two welcome boosts as local developers confirm their plans for multi-million dollar retail and office projects.