New ZealandEarthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.08 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shutMost schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.08 Sep 06:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake, <i>Day 5 updates</i>Follow the developing situation on day five of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.08 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billionThe final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.08 Sep 04:27 AM
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
New ZealandDeans' historic homesteadPhotos of the Deans' historic Homebush Station homestead which was built 154 years ago, now severely damaged by the Christchurch earthquake.08 Sep 02:52 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 ZealandBattered Christchurch - from the airAerial photos reveal some of Christchurch's worst-hit buildings and streets still littered with rubble and broken glass.08 Sep 01:50 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 ZealandThe earthquake - five things you need to know (Wednesday)If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.08 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand$2.4m for earthquake trauma counsellingThe Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Paula Bennett says.08 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandToday's earthquake photosToday's photos from the aftermath of the quake that struck Christchurch on Saturday.08 Sep 12:39 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
EconomyEarthquake rebuild will happen - but it may not be quickRe-building Canterbury after the earthquake will happen, but it may happen quickly, says Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling.08 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandVictims of the Christchurch earthquakeThe huge quake in Christchurch left hundreds of people homeless, and many helpless. Here are some of the victims that have told us their stories.08 Sep 12:22 AM
OpinionHaiti: 230,000 deaths, Canterbury: 0 deaths. Why?With planning and a bit of luck it's possible to survive a natural disaster without major loss of life.07 Sep 11:25 PM
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
BusinessChristchurch earthquake: Restaurants hard hitSome of the best known restaurants in Christchurch may never reopen in the same buildings.07 Sep 11:00 PM
Small BusinessQuake already hitting Canterbury retail economyCanterbury businesses are doing a third less trade than the same time last year in the wake of Saturday's earthquake, latest electronic transaction figures show.07 Sep 10:30 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 ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermathVictims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.07 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandMap shows where to get help in ChristchurchAn open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.07 Sep 09:47 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Politics permeate post quake actionsThe political stakes have suddenly become very high as the enormity of the earthquake's impact becomes more and more apparent.07 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhy the aftershocks and when will they stop?Dr Mark Quigley, lecturer in Active Tectonics, explains why Canterbury is experiencing so many aftershocks.07 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Buildings, residents suffer with aftershocksChristchurch residents just want the shaking to stop after Saturday's earthquake.07 Sep 07:30 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
