Christchurch
State house sales back on govt's agenda
The government wants to sell a third of its Housing New Zealand properties in Christchurch - and one of those up for grabs could be the Prime Minister's former home. Video, Audio
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint. Audio
Canterbury Civil Defence update on quake
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is with us. Audio
RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon
The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say… Audio
NZers should not be bullied out of their homes - ACT Party
The ACT Party is backing calls for stronger protection of property rights, because it says the government must not be allowed to bully people out of their homes.
Orchard by the Avon aims to bring people together
A Christchurch group wanting to make growing your own food fashionable has revealed plans for an edible garden and cafe in the middle of the city.
Red zoning shows property rights need protection - report
The red zoning of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch shows that property rights need better protection, a report by the Human Rights Commission says.
Christchurch latest council to ban freedom camping
The Christchurch City Council has voted to completely ban freedom camping.
Insurance woes could float swim school into bankruptcy
A Christchurch woman is contemplating bankruptcy after an ongoing battle with her insurer over earthquake repairs to her business. Audio
Chch Council moves to protect broadband company from sale
The Christchurch City Council has voted to place extra protections around its broadband company, making it harder to sell.
Christchurch's Redcliffs School gets a new home
Staff and parents of Redcliffs School in Christchurch have learned their school's final fate - same suburb, new location. Audio
Redcliffs School to return to suburb, in new location
Staff and parents of Redcliffs School in Christchurch have learned their schools final fate - same suburb, new location. Audio
Outdoor smoking stubbed out in 20 Chch establishments
Twenty Christchurch cafes and restaurants have banned smoking in outside areas.
Only one third of EQC claimants satisfied, survey finds
Customer satisfaction with the Earthquake Commission's handling of claims has dropped, with just a third happy with their experience.
Chch homeowners accuse insurer of short-changing them
A group of Christchurch homeowners say they have been left living in broken homes and have been forced to take their earthquake insurer to court. Video
Power restored to thousands in Christchurch
Electricity has been restored to almost all of the thousands of Christchurch homes and businesses that were hit by a power cut this evening.
Insurer's inaction a man-made disaster - Chch homeowner
A lack of action from an insurer and not the Canterbury earthquakes is to blame for long-term damage to a Christchurch home, its owner says. Video
