New ZealandCoroner: Bodies will be released as soon as possibleThe bodies recovered after last Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch will be released to families as soon as possible and are being treated with respect in the meantime, the Chief Coroner says.28 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandLyttelton landmark held special place in couple's heartsA man who used Lyttelton's historic Timeball Station to propose to his wife exactly a year before it was devastated by last week's quake says he is gutted the landmark has been seriously damaged. 28 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan charged over false rescue team claimsA man who went to earthquake-hit Christchurch and joined the urban search and rescue effort there has been remanded in custody for a month after being charged with falsely representing himself as a rescue team member.28 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandBaxtor 'a treasured baby son'The short life of five-month-old Baxtor Gowland has been celebrated at a funeral in upper Riccarton this afternoon. A family friend said he'd be laid to rest next to his grandfather.28 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Funeral for Baxtor GowlandBaby Baxtor Gowland was today farewelled as the youngest victim of the Christchurch quake.27 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandPolice name two more earthquake victims, toll rises to 148Police have named two more people confirmed dead in last Tuesday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.27 Feb 10:06 PM
New Zealand28-year marriage shaken by quakeA distraught wife has left her husband after telling him he did not pick her up quickly enough after the earthquake.27 Feb 09:49 PM
All WhitesSoccer: Reid to auction World Cup souvenirsAll Whites defender Winston Reid is ready to put some of his mementoes from the World Cup up for auction to raise funds for quake-hit Christchurch.27 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Worker thought he was deadAdrian Marsh thought he was dead after he was crushed by slabs of concrete when the Smiths City carpark collapsed around him.27 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Radar points to rupturing of single faultChristchurch's devastating 6.3 earthquake is thought to have been caused by the rupturing of a single fault.27 Feb 08:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Eden Park offers to host CrusadersThe Eden Park Trust Board is offering to provide a home game for the Crusaders.27 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandRebuild could make Christchurch better withstand quakes - KeyChristchurch can be rebuilt in a way that buildings would withstand very strong earthquakes in the future, Prime Minister John Key says. 27 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Amongst the ruinsImages reveal the aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 quake around Christchurch. 27 Feb 07:07 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'This is no place to live any more'Thousands of Christchurch's 350,000 inhabitants have left in droves, flying, driving, even walking away, with no plans to return any time soon.27 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Broken sewage pipes pose danger of disease outbreak27 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A valuable lesson from sportEmotion is fine but cool heads are needed for Christchurch's rebuilding, writes Chris Rattue.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake survivor: My legs or my lifeTrapped in excruciating pain for hours while pinned under a concrete wall, Brian Coker wanted a "decent aftershock to finish it". Instead, the 52-year-old says his wife saved by alerting rescue teams to his plight.27 Feb 04:30 PM
