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
New ZealandStudents' letters touch hearts of emergency workersHandwritten letters from students in Feilding have warmed the hearts of emergency service workers in quake-stricken Christchurch.31 Mar 12:24 AM
EconomyParker: Christchurch facing 'glorious challenge'The Christchurch City Council has met for the first time since last month's quake, with Mayor Bob Parker saying the city "will have fight for its place in the sun again"...30 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandUnidentified remains may be buried in mass quake graveThe remains of some victims of the Christchurch earthquake who are unable to be identified may be buried in a mass grave, the Chief Coroner says.30 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandResidents face long wait to hear of fate of homesThe Government is still months away from a definitive answer on where and how many homes in Christchurch will need to be demolished and abandoned.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree more Christchurch quake victims namedPolice have today confirmed the identities of a further three people who died in the Christchurch earthquake, all of whom were in the devastated CTV building.30 Mar 04:32 AM
New ZealandWorld Cup venue shifts announcedThree of the five Rugby World Cup pool matches that were to have been held in Christchurch will remain in the South Island, it was announced this afternoon.30 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandStudent loan rebuild plan 'offensive'Two Hong Kong-based Kiwi graduates have slammed a renowned NZ scientist's suggestion that overseas graduates should pay back outstanding student loans to help finance the Christchurch rebuild.29 Mar 09:30 PM
EconomyConcern around local involvement as CERA announcedA new department will focus on Christchurch's recovery from its devastating earthquake but concerns are already being raised that locals will not have enough of a say as Wellington bureaucrats make calls on how to go ahead.29 Mar 06:25 AM
WorldTrans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bondThe Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.29 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandChristchurch crane hirer under investigationA Christchurch property investor who hired a crane to get his car keys and clothes from his 13th floor penthouse in the cordoned off Christchurch CBD is under investigation by Civil Defence.29 Mar 04:35 AM
