New ZealandEarthquake bill so far: $1.1 billionPrime Minister John Key said the Government has more spending to come, pointing at an EQC net cost estimate of $1.5b for the latest quake.04 Apr 06:07 AM
EconomyDeficit figures point to budget pressures, Key saysA $1.7 billion higher-than-forecast deficit points to the fiscal challenges the Government faces in its May budget, Prime Minister John Key says.04 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandEarthquake death toll hits 170Police have named a woman who died in Christchurch's February 22 earthquake, bringing the total of number of names released to 170.04 Apr 05:01 AM
New ZealandQuake-damaged church to be demolishedThe congregation of St Paul's Trinity Pacific Church on Cashel St have come to accept the reality - their 135-year-old church is no more.04 Apr 04:45 AM
EmploymentCasino staff 'thrown on scrap heap'Workers have been thrown "on the scrap heap" by a redundancy offer from the owners of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Casino, a union representative has claimed. But Prime Minister John Key said casino management were doing everything03 Apr 11:01 PM
Entertainment'To Christchurch with Love' concertThe 'To Christchurch With Love' fundraising concert was held in Auckland on Saturday night.03 Apr 12:18 AM
Rugby World CupGovt held back bad RWC newsDid the government 'drag out' Christchurch's anxious wait unnecessarily long?02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Casino could reopen elsewhereThe quake-damaged Christchurch casino which has been closed since February 22 could reopen at a different site. Staff today were given the stark choice of taking redundancy or unpaid leave.02 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandPolice patrols continue in ChristchurchPolice patrols are keeping a high level of security in the cordoned off areas of central Christchurch.02 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandAftershock shakes CanterburyA magnitude 4 earthquake jolted Christchurch today as Labour MP Clayton Cosgrove was discussing earthquake recovery on live TV.01 Apr 11:05 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Question: I've just won $28 million What should I do with itResearch shows that once people have enough to live comfortably, adding to their wealth makes little difference to happiness.01 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandBuildings to be demolished namedAuthorities in Christchurch have announced at least 184 buildings in the Christchurch CBD will require major work - including demolition.01 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandQuake survivor discharged from hospitalAn accountant who suffered severe injuries when he was trapped under rubble for 10 hours in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake has walked out of hospital01 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandCouncil to pick up $2.9m tab for extra RWC gamesAuckland Council has agreed to pick up the $2.9 million tab it will cost to host three additional Rugby World Cup games.31 Mar 04:30 AM
