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Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel

Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel

22 February 2026

Stats NZ figures confirm Canterbury's net migration has climbed year on year since 2018

Business Canterbury's Leeann Watson, says Christchurch could soon be an even more significant part of the New Zealand economy.

She says, the city is entering a new chapter - and if it can continue this momentum it will continue to grow even more.

A service will be held at the National Earthquake memorial, pausing for a minutes' silence at 12.51pm.

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22 Feb: Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured

21 Feb: Two dogs have been impounded by Christchurch Council Animal Management officers and three people are in hospital after an attack in the North West

21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch

21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet

20 Feb: The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final

20 Feb: Three men will appear in court today, following a gang-related altercation in Christchurch's Northcote

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