New ZealandPolice name 11 more quake victimsPolice have this evening confirmed the identities of a further 11 people who died in the Christchurch earthquake, all of whom died at King's Education language school in the devastated CTV building.16 Mar 06:49 AM
BusinessMany 'gutted' by RWC call - Mayor Christchurch had been set to host two quarterfinals and five group-stage games but, after a meeting with International Rugby Board officials today, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced the city would no longer have that role.16 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandPM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecastersThe Prime Minister's chief science adviser today hit out at earthquake forecasters such as Ken Ring, saying no one can predict when a quake will strike. 16 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessChristchurch loses all RWC gamesChristchurch has been stripped of its seven Rugby World Cup matches due to damage at AMI Stadium following last month’s earthquake, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has announced with "great regret".16 Mar 02:37 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch businesses get first look behind CBD cordonAbout 30 Christchurch business owners were given the chance this morning to retrieve what they could from their premises inside the cordon around the most quake-damaged parts of the central city.16 Mar 01:16 AM
BusinessRWC: Fate of Christchurch games expected todayAn announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected at15 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandRelocated Cup games would be 'a gold mine' for AucklandAuckland is likely to make a huge economic gain should the Christchurch Rugby World Cup games be relocated, Auckland interest groups say.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo more bodies likely to be found in ChristchurchIt is unlikely more bodies will be found in quake-ravaged central Christchurch but the confirmed death toll is still expected to climb as the coroner works on identifying individuals from badly damaged remains, police say.15 Mar 05:34 AM
