New ZealandArmy called in as city goes into lockdownA formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.04 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandMayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.03 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: I'm lucky to be aliveChristchurch residents are recounting terrifying ordeals during this morning's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.03 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandFamily distraught at toddler's drowningMembers of the public found a toddler, aged 20 months, floating in a pond in Nelson's Queens Gardens this morning.03 Sep 07:43 AM
New ZealandGirl's savage beating recorded on mobileThe savage bashing and stomping of a 16-yr-old in Christchurch was recorded on a mobile so the video could be put on the net, a court hears.03 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandPM: 'Racism' remarks just humourMaurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.03 Sep 02:51 AM
