Small BusinessLaid off workers may not qualify for quake schemeMore than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.15 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandPhilippines may sue if CTV building liability foundThe Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch. 15 Mar 03:31 AM
BusinessKey holds out hope for Christchurch RWC matchesChristchurch's AMI stadium could be capable of hosting Rugby World Cup matches, Prime Minister John Key said today as the Government studied reports on damage caused by the February 22 earthquake.15 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandSix more quake victims namedPolice have this afternoon confirmed the identities of a further six people who died in the Christchurch earthquake.15 Mar 02:25 AM
Small BusinessCarpet manufacturer closes plant, axes jobsEarthquake hit carpet manufacturer Canterbury Spinners is shutting its Christchurch operation and axing 195 jobs.15 Mar 02:00 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Kaila Colbin - <i>Missing Link </i>When presented with a world stage on which to share the tragedy of Christchurch, founder of social media consultancy Missing Link, Kaila Colbin, didn't hesitate.14 Mar 11:00 PM
BusinessPM should 'come clean' over RWC in Christchurch John Key should just tell people the truth about what he knows of Christchurch's chances of hosting the RWC, says opposition leader Phil Goff.14 Mar 10:30 PM
BusinessChristchurch to be stripped of RWC games - reportA secret report into the state of Christchurch's AMI Stadium reportedly reveals it won't be able to host RWC games, a British news website says.14 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandNo special quake compensation for Chinese families - KeyChinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says. 14 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandChristchurch thoughts with Japan - ParkerChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.14 Mar 05:50 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Funeral for Philip McDonaldEarthquake victim Philip McDonald was farewelled today at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.14 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandInstant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergencyThe excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.14 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandRoyal inquiry into Christchurch quake building collapsesPrime Minister John Key says there will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of many of Christchurch's inner city buildings during the February 22 earthquake, six more victims of which have been named.14 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandRichie McCaw among mourners for Crusaders quake victimAll Black captain Richie McCaw and two of the Crusaders horsemen have led a guard of honour to farewell earthquake victim and Crusaders boardmember Philip McDonald.14 Mar 03:05 AM
