New ZealandConcern grows for missing Pyne Gould workersAt least 14 people are missing from two companies in the Pyne Gould building in Christchurch tonight.23 Feb 05:12 AM
New ZealandQuake mother's voicemail: 'I don't think I'm going to make it'A woman trapped in rubble left a harrowing message for her son, in which she said she didn't think she would survive.23 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: What is a national state of emergency?Declaring a national state of emergency is an option when a disaster or other event is or is likely to be of such severity that it is beyond the resources of the local Civil Defence groups.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Theft arrests in devastated CBDSix people have today been arrested for theft and burglary in the quake-hit Christchurch CBD.23 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: CTV building 'not survivable' - policePolice have abandoned all hope of finding survivors at the collapsed Canterbury TV building in central Christchurch, with a police chief saying he was "100 per cent" certain those trapped inside were dead.23 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandChCh AMI branches down, but service operationalAll Christchurch AMI Insurance branches have been forced to close due to quake damage.23 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Search and rescue could work through second nightSearch and rescue teams could continue looking for survivors for a second night following yesterday's Christchurch earthquake, Civil Defence national controller David Coetzee says.23 Feb 02:42 AM
Rugby World CupChristchurch quake: Crusaders could be looking for new homeThere are genuine fears that the Crusaders will have to find a new home for the remainder of Super Rugby season.23 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Miracle rescue a ray of hope amid despairIn an emotional reunion, a woman trapped for more than 25 hours in a cramped, dark space in the destroyed PGG building has finally been rescued and reunited with her worried husband.23 Feb 02:15 AM
ConstructionQuake residential repair programme on holdFletcher Construction says its residential repair programme in Canterbury as agent for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) is temporarily on hold.23 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandHotel Grand Chancellor on verge of collapseRescue personnel have been pulled back from the central city as the 26-storey Hotel Grand Chancellor building is on the verge of collapse.23 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandPrison to be cleared for quake rescuersChristchurch's Rolleston prison will be cleared to create beds for the influx of rescuers into the city.23 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Lyttelton damageEarthquake damage in the small town nearest to the epicentre of Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude quake.23 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Aerial photos, day twoAerial photos reveal the damage to buildings and shows rubble lining the streets of Christchurch.23 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandGlobal rescuers join Christchurch quake personnelHundreds of specialist search and rescue personnel from around the world are arriving in Christchurch.23 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandRescue at CTV stopped, Pyne Gould now focusRescue services have stopped work at CTV and are now focusing on the Pyne Gould building, where as many as 50 people are thought to still be alive.23 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Desperate wait for news of friendsA man who has more than a dozen close friends and colleagues missing in earthquake-devastated central Christchurch says all he can do is wait and hope they are still alive.23 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Aftershocks mapTrack the aftershocks rattling Christchurch in the wake of the shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake.22 Feb 11:39 PM
BDBDBusinessIAG faces $53.5m bill on Christchurch earthquakeIAG, the ASX-listed insurer that owns State Insurance and NZI, says the latest earthquake will cost it up to A$40 million.22 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Information mapInformation about what's been damaged in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake and where people can get help.<P><P> <B>KEY</B><P> <B>Blue markers:</B> Damage to infrastructure and buildings<P> <B>Red markers:</B> Closures and restricted areas<P> <B>Yellow markers:</B> Triage centre and welfare centre locations<P> <B>Green markers:</B> Water supplies and other services for residents<P> <B>Purple markers:</B> Operational ATMs and petrol stations<P> <B>Pink markers:</B> Supermarkets and schools that are open22 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: 75 deadRescuers have recovered and identified 55 bodies and are yet to identify a further 20 bodies from yesterday's earthquake in Christchurch.22 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: National emergency declaredThe Government has declared a national state of emergency after yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.22 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Military assistanceThe New Zealand Defence Force aide NZ Police in affected areas around Christchurch. 22 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandFinancial help for Christchurch quake victimsChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says emergency cash grants will be made available for victims of yesterday's quake.22 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandChristchurch: Then and nowCompare photos of some of Christchurch's hardest hit buildings from before and after the earthquake.22 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Images of devastationImages record the shocking aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 quake around central Christchurch.22 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Cabinet to decide on national emergencyCabinet will hold an emergency meeting at 9.30am to decide whether to declare a national state of emergency, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Feb 07:38 PM
Super RugbyChristchurch quake: Crusaders suffer personal lossThe Crusaders have suffered personal loss as a result of the Christchurch earthquake.22 Feb 07:30 PM