New ZealandChristchurch services: What's working, what's notFind out how Christchurch services are functioning following Saturday's 7.1 quake and this morning's violent 5.1 aftershock08 Sep 03:15 AM
WorldHouses isolated as Victorian floodwaters riseAbout 600 properties face isolation as floodwaters continue to rise in northern Victoria, Australia.08 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandThree victims killed in crash namedThree Gisborne teenagers died after a two-vehicle smash on one of the country's worst accident blackspots last night.08 Sep 02:33 AM
New Zealand<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocksAftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.08 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandMayor: Christchurch coping 'amazingly well'Mayor Bob Parker says Christchurch city is coping "amazingly well" with the continuing fall-out from Saturday morning's earthquake.08 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandEarthquake state of emergency extendedThe state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.08 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandPM: Consents for rebuild may be given retrospectivelyThe Govt may rush through legislation to enable rebuilding in the wake of Canterbury’s earthquake, with retrospective building consents.07 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panicA golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.07 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandThree killed on horror highwayPolice are investigating whether alcohol played a part in last night's two-vehicle crash on one of NZ's most notorious stretches of highway.07 Sep 08:57 PM
All BlacksRugby: Hong Kong test in doubt?There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.07 Sep 07:37 PM
New ZealandEarthquake cash flows for ChristchurchStricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake visit: 'It's John whatever-his-name-is'Politicians swooped into earthquake-ravaged Christchurch last night, visiting a shelter that descended into chaos at John Key's visit.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandThree killed in Waikato crashThree people are dead following a collision between a car and a ute in the Waikato tonight.07 Sep 09:30 AM
BusinessEmployers obliged to pay quake-hit workersWorkers worried about loss of pay following Saturday's earthquake could have a case for the Employment Relations Authority if their employer refuses to pay them.07 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandRebuilding homes could take years - expertRebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.07 Sep 03:10 AM
Football World CupSoccer: Nelsen confirms availabilityAll Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand's two home soccer internationals next month.07 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain forces road closures in North IslandSlips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.06 Sep 06:59 AM