
A mystery donor, who has given $5 million to the children of Christchurch's shattered eastern suburbs, has previously visited the city and asked how to help its quake-hit children.
More than 80 earthquake-damaged Christchurch buildings are expected to be pulled down over the next two weeks.
Land developers and local authorities are coming under pressure to speed up subdivisions for displaced Christchurch residents.
Christchurch residents were woken by a magnitude 4.4 aftershock early this morning. No one was hurt.
The Government hopes the worst-hit areas that will not be rebuilt after Canterbury's earthquakes are cleared within two years.
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Posted on 27 May 2011
Demolishing the earthquake-crippled Hotel Grand Chancellor could take up to a year, cost more than $10 million. Continue Reading
Posted on 25 May 2011
Contractors waiting to start demolition work in central Christchurch say the contract process has pushed them to the edge of revolt. Continue Reading
Posted on 24 May 2011
A Christchurch homeowner could not contain his excitement as a crane tore his earthquake-damaged house from its foundations. Continue Reading
Posted on 23 May 2011
Rise Up Christchurch Telethon raises $2.5m Continue Reading