World590,000 people flee disaster zoneMore than half a million people have been forced from their homes in quake and tsunami-hit northern Japan, petrol has run dry and supermarkets are empty in what its prime minister says is the worst crisis to hit Japan since WWII.14 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandMum's agonising wait for news of All Black sonThe mothers of two former All Blacks based in Japan feared the worst when Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami hit.13 Mar 11:28 PM
WorldRadiation fears as death toll climbsJapanese officials warned of a possible second explosion at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether they were making progress.13 Mar 11:27 PM
WorldNuclear meltdown 'highly possible' Three nuclear power plants in Japan have suffered failure, with a top Government official warning a meltdown at one of the plants was "highly possible". Over 10,000 people are thought to be missing as officials fight to avoid a catastrope13 Mar 07:58 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Reactions from around the worldRead the latest accounts from people around the world via Facebook and Twitter.13 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandRelief for family as daughter found in JapanThe Robinson family of Nelson breathed a huge sigh of relief this morning when they finally reached their daughter in Japan.12 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldVideo from the quake / tsunamiA compilation of some of the most remarkable video to emerge from Friday night's disaster in Japan12 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldThousands flee nuclear falloutIt is starting to feel like elements of Hiroshima, Kobe and the Asian tsunami combined.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.12 Mar 07:01 AM
New ZealandMost Kiwis in northeast Japan accounted for - MFATAll but "a few" New Zealanders registered as living in northeast Japan have been located.12 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandNZ among first to assist JapanNew Zealand is one of the first countries to respond to a call for help from Japan.12 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandKiwi tourist had disease linked to heart conditionA young New Zealander who died in Thailand last month had a highly infectious virus which can spark the heart condition which killed her, tests show.12 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandJapan and Christchurch events 'unrelated' - expertsThere is no connection between February's Christchurch earthquake and the massive Japanese quake, scientists say.12 Mar 01:01 AM
WorldTsunami surges across Pacific BasinHow the tsunami is impacting Pacific Rim locations such as Hawaii, Guam, North and South America, Tahiti and New Zealand.12 Mar 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New ZealandThe tsunami has reached North Cape, Raoul Island, Great Barrier Island, East Cape and Tauranga.11 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandUp to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassadorAs many as 6000 New Zealanders could be in quake-stricken Japan, says New Zealand's ambassador there.11 Mar 07:10 PM
WorldDisaster-hardened country terrifiedEven in a nation accustomed to tremors, yesterday's massive earthquake in Japan, and the tsunami it triggered, were terrifyingly different.11 Mar 04:30 PM