New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Official death toll now 98Hopes of finding survivors in the rubble of Christchurch are fading as the second day following the devastating quake draws to a close.24 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victim's legs amputated at PGCA 52-year-old man is in a stable condition after having both legs amputated by a visiting surgeon at the PGC building.24 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Homeowner resigned to devastationSmashing his way into his devastated home today, Christchurch man Ed Langston appeared somewhat resigned to having lost his house and business in Tuesday's deadly earthquake.24 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandNaming of victims delayedPolice have delayed releasing the names of those confirmed dead and for whom there are serious concerns.24 Feb 02:44 AM
Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake: S&P continues to calculate insurance lossesCredit rating companies say there is no immediate need to change the credit ratings of insurers because of the Christchurch earthquake but Moody's Investors Service said ratings pressure may develop over time on the banking sector. 24 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Rescuers' focus remains on the livingRescuers will do everything humanly possible to find any survivors of Tuesday's destructive Christchurch earthquake, say police.24 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandNo survivors in cathedral after earthquake - policeThere is no possibility of survivors in the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral, police said this afternoon.24 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Phil Goff surveys quake damageLabour leader Phil Goff has been in Christchurch surveying the earthquake damage.24 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 76 in temporary morgue - CollinsThere are 76 dead in the temporary morgue set up by police in Christchurch and more coming "in ones and twos", Police Minister Judith Collins said as she praised the efforts of rescue workers this afternoon.24 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandPolice threaten earthquake sightseers with arrestPolice and security staff are worrying about the possible further collapse of building facades. 23 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Bodies removed from CTV buildingMore bodies have been recovered from the collapsed CTV building in Christchurch.23 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandRescuers switch to recovery mode at PGC buildingPersonnel at the PGC building in Christchurch have switched their focus from trying to find survivors to recovering the dead, the company says.23 Feb 11:13 PM
Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economistAn ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake - what they're sayingChristchurch earthquake - reaction, thoughts, pictures from social media in New Zealand and around the world.23 Feb 11:00 PM
FootballChristchurch earthquake: FIFA head sends letter of supportFIFA president Sepp Blatter has sent a letter of support to New Zealand Football chairman Frank van Hattum following the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: No survivors found at chapelRescuers have found no survivors at two Christchurch CBD buildings where signs of life were reported this morning, the Fire Service says.23 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandThieves target home of woman missing in earthquakeThe family of a woman feared dead in the earthquake has suffered another cruel blow with her home being burgled while her children waited for news.23 Feb 08:51 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsLyttelton Port mainly intact, most operations to be restored soon23 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rescue teams move to Christchurch suburbsSearch and rescue staff are moving into the suburbs of Christchurch looking for the dead and injured from Tuesday's earthquake. The official death toll this morning stands at 72.23 Feb 07:38 PM
