New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch business owners protest demolitionsThirty angry Christchurch business owners marched to Civil Defence HQ to demand to be allowed back into their central city properties to retrieve belongings before they are bulldozed down.17 Mar 04:42 AM
New Zealand'It's just the scale of it - it's unbelievable"Prince William was today stunned by the damage in quake-hit Christchurch, where he thanked Civil Defence and USAR workers for their "stirling" efforts.17 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandPrince William stunned by earthquake damagePrince William has been stunned by the scale of devastation inflicted by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, after touring the "red zone" in the central city this afternoon.17 Mar 01:33 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
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk cancelledA proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.11 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.10 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Huge rent rises may force Govt to step inLabour wants limits placed on increases for residential tenancies and businesses10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSix more earthquake victims namedPolice today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.10 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandRent hikes 'looting by another name' - ParkerChristchurch mayor Bob Parker says it's "appalling" some landlords are reportedly hiking rents in the wake of last month's big earthquake.09 Mar 10:22 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Broken can still be beautifulI've always found ancient places of worship to be strangely moving. Probably it's because the dominant role of organised religion in bygone times meant the greatest talents of the age were harnessed to make these churches.07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandMissing still being reported - policeMissing people are still being reported nearly two weeks after the Christchurch earthquake, police say.07 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandState of emergency to be extendedThe national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating earthquake will be extended today and is likely to be in place for some time, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: New living hellTears flowing down his cheeks, burly Canterbury mechanic Keith Mackie was trying to explain that life's basic necessities have been forgotten. 06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandResidents warned not to take risks within cordonResidents allowed into parts of Christchurch's central business district cordon today are being warned not to enter yellow-stickered buildings.06 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandRecovery efforts at CTV building endRecovery efforts at the Canterbury TV building have officially ended, with no further positive identifications. Usar workers have sifted through every piece of debris and are satisfied nothing more can be done, the Fire Service says.06 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandPraise for community's fortitudeResidents of the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been praised for the fortitude their community has shown following the February 22 earthquake.05 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandGovt in charge as new jolt hits cityChristchurch was last night slammed by its biggest aftershock since the day of the devastating February 22 earthquake.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Strength to lead city in the eye of a stormSometimes, the Christchurch mayoress confides, the Parkers go home to their darkened house to hide from their fears.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice name six more quake victimsThe names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.05 Mar 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Surreal' moment when no bodies found - USARSearch teams who were bracing for grim news had a "surreal" moment when they discovered no bodies buried in the ChristChurch Cathedral spire that had collapsed during last week's devastating earthquake.05 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandBrownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildingsEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.05 Mar 01:14 AM
