New ZealandQuake to cost insurers up to $16bOne of the world's biggest reinsurers estimated today that last week's Christchurch earthquake would cost insurers between $8.1 billion and $16b.02 Mar 07:35 AM
Small BusinessQuake-support packages needed for more than 20,000Applications for financial support following last week's deadly Christchurch quake are flooding in.02 Mar 05:56 AM
New Zealand'You're tough and you're resilient', says <i>Man vs Wild</i> starAdventurer and wild man Bear Grylls, in New Zealand filming an episode of his television series, has paid tribute to the Kiwi spirit.02 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch residents share their storiesA week on from the quake, Christchurch people tell their stories to Christchurch Star reporters...02 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Refugee city' being neglected - bloggerBlogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.02 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandWorking for families cuts targetedWealthy parents receiving money from Working for Families look set to lose the funding as the Govt looks to find financial relief for the Christchurch quake.02 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Funeral for 8-month-old Jayden HarrisEarthquake victim 8-month-old Jayden Harris was today farewelled at a funeral service at the chapel of John Rhind Funeral Directors in Christchurch.02 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandDHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderlyCanterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.02 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand'You warmed our hearts', baby Jayden's funeral told The grief-stricken family of eight-month-old quake victim Jayden Harris farewelled him in a moving ceremony in Christchurch today.02 Mar 02:18 AM
RetailMake Christchurch rebuild decisions fast, says Ballantynes store bossRichard Ballantyne, of Ballantyne's department store, says there had been concerns about the central district even before the first earthquake in September.02 Mar 02:15 AM
Official Cash RateKey: I want RWC in ChristchurchJohn Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.02 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandResidents unable to hire temporary toiletsTemporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch. 02 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandSportspeople's messages for ChristchurchSport is a big part of Christchurch and the Canterbury region, from its seven Super Rugby titles, to the numerous world beaters the area has produced.01 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandSmith: ACC quake bill $370 millionThe Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.01 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandDevastated by loss of iconic pub in earthquakeJames Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.01 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Day 9Images from around Christchurch as recovery and clean-up efforts continue despite the dust and wind on Day 9 of the earthquake tragedy.01 Mar 11:24 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Elderly moved without family knowingMore than 300 elderly people have been moved from quake-damaged residential care centres in Christchurch, some without the knowledge of their families, Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) has admitted.01 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandBand tours backyards of quake-hit hometownChristchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.01 Mar 11:01 PM
EntertainmentRelief gig a healing process for UK KiwisNew Zealanders in London have pulled together skills and contacts to put on a concert to raise money for the Christchurch relief fund.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWinds spread dust and odour in quake-hit cityFace masks are being handed out as strong wind gusts lift tonnes of dust as high as lamp posts and spread the smell of sewage around Christchurch.01 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Phones run hot to adopt a Christchurch familyTelevision personality Jason Gunn says his phone has been running hot and a website inundated with offers to adopt Christchurch families badly affected by last week's devastating earthquake.01 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandPolice name three more quake victims, toll rises to 159Police have officially released the names of three more victims of last Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.01 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Refugees leave for another safe havenRefugees have left Christchurch in their droves.01 Mar 08:58 PM
SportCricket: Vettori puts all memorabilia up for auctionDaniel Vettori has put his entire collection of cricket memorabilia up for auction to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake.01 Mar 08:39 PM
