New Zealand1800 NZers safe in JapanMFAT still has "specific concerns" about one New Zealander missing in the affected area of tsunami-ravaged Japan.16 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandNZers should not panic about nuclear fallout - scientistPeople in New Zealand do not need to worry about radiation poisoning should a quake-damaged nuclear power plant in Japan suffer catastrophic meltdowns, an expert says.15 Mar 05:21 AM
WorldNZ USAR team ready to start Japan searchNew Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team in Japan are settled in the northern part of the country and about to start work helping to find survivors of Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.15 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandPhilippines may sue if CTV building liability foundThe Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch. 15 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandJapan tsunami: Tears of anxiety - and of elationYoshimi Okazaki lost her home and job in the Christchurch quake. Now her loved ones are missing in the devastating Japanese quake and tsunami. 14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo special quake compensation for Chinese families - KeyChinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says. 14 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandChristchurch thoughts with Japan - ParkerChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.14 Mar 05:50 AM
WorldThree injured, seven missing after plant explosionJapanese officials have confirmed a second hydrogen explosion has occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, while a warning of a second tsunami has been cancelled.14 Mar 03:37 AM
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
