New ZealandMainland unites to fight Super CitySouth Island mayors will unite to fight the economic pulling power of Auckland's new Super City - a move that may hamper multi-billion-dollar dreams to unclog the city's roads.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParker overtakes Anderton in mayoral race - pollIncumbent Bob Parker is way ahead of rival Jim Anderton in the Christchurch city mayoralty race, according to a poll issued today.29 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandQuake-struck residents threaten to sue councilLiquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.25 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandGovt hopes to have quake land plan by next weekThe Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.24 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandQuake volunteers rewarded with Metallica ticketsStudent volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.15 Sep 06:29 AM
ConstructionOwners can try to fight demolition rulingsOwners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes:</i> A city battered but not bowedBroadcaster Paul Holmes returns to the city where he began his career to see how locals are coping in the wake of the earthquake.12 Sep 04:00 AM
Small BusinessShoppers slow return to Christchurch CBDBusiness owners in central Christchurch are anxious about their shops being sealed away from customers behind cordons a week after the earthquake.10 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionDevelopers built on unsafe land - mayorThe mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council. 10 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandQuake aftershocks may last weeksAftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.10 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandRest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.10 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandJolt hits 'skittish' North Island residentsA second big earthquake in three days sent lower North Island residents scrambling for cover.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks rally around quake crisisFour Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.09 Sep 05:08 AM
