Rebuild 'slow and wobbly'

The Christchurch rebuild is gaining momentum, but at a slower pace than anticipated, Fletcher Building CEO Jonathan Ling says.

Shake-up in insurers' responses

There are tentative signs that insurers are willing to increase their exposure to the Christchurch and Canterbury market, the Insurance Council says.

A city rebirthed

JANE E FRASER

The South Island's largest city is putting the destruction of last year's earthquake behind it with a new enthusiasm that comes with a rebirth.

Carlton Court businesses closed

NICOLE MATHEWSON - © Fairfax NZ News

Another four Christchurch businesses have been closed because of concerns about the earthquake risk posed.