The remains of what was Christchurch Cathedral, whose shattered spire became a symbol of the New Zealand city’s quake devastation, is to be dismantled after Anglican church officials said the ...

An announcement is to be made today on the future of the Christchurch Cathedral, which is hoped will boost confidence for the city and encourage investment into the CBD.

The news was met with dismay in Christchurch. The cathedral has been extensively damaged in the earthquakes over the last 18 months, with its spire snapping in half during the fatal 6.3-magnitude ...

For 130 years, Christchurch Cathedral stood at the center of its city as a graceful monument to its heritage and civic pride. Now, with its spire decapitated by an earthquake, it has become a ...

The cardboard cathedral is expected to cost roughly NZ$4 million (about US$3.8 million), compared to an estimated NZ$25M (US$20.5M) for a permanent replacement. Sources: Christchurch Cathedral ...

Bishop Gielen said people spoke of the pain of losing the previous cathedral after the Christchurch earthquakes, and how retaining the name would provide some comfort for them.

This file combination of two pictures shows Christchurch Cathedral in November, 1995 (L) and on February 24, 2011, two days after a deadly earthquake killed at least 146 people. Not only did up to ...

New Zealand’s Anglican church will build a temporary cathedral made of cardboard in earthquake-devastated Christchurch as it works towards a permanent replacement for its 131-year old landmark ...

The cathedral in the city centre of Christchurch will be deconsecrated and partially demolished due to earthquake damage sustained earlier this year, officials in New Zealand have said.

Christchurch's historic Catholic cathedral will be partially retained. A $45 million cap has been set on the project to try and save the central space of t. ZB Choose a region. Site search.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — For 130 years, Christchurch Cathedral stood at the center of its city as a graceful monument to its heritage and civic pride. Now, with its spire decapitated by an ...