New ZealandThirteen more quake victims namedPolice have released the names of 13 more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake, including the partner and five-week-old baby of a man who is lying injured in Dunedin Hospital.08 Mar 07:41 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake leaves its mark on tattoo fansThe February 22 earthquake has left a mark on everyone in Christchurch - and for many, quite literally.08 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandAccess to red zone possible from next weekBusinesses and residents may be able to retrieve important belongings from earthquake-damaged areas of Christchurch's CBD from next week.07 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandEntire streets may be abandonedThe land in some parts of Christchurch is so badly damaged entire streets and even neighbourhoods may be abandoned completely. Early indications suggest as many as 10,000 houses will have to be demolished.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMissing still being reported - policeMissing people are still being reported nearly two weeks after the Christchurch earthquake, police say.07 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandState of emergency to be extendedThe national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating earthquake will be extended today and is likely to be in place for some time, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: New living hellTears flowing down his cheeks, burly Canterbury mechanic Keith Mackie was trying to explain that life's basic necessities have been forgotten. 06 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Water, silt and sewage poured up'A couple whose house was "trashed" in the September 4 earthquake had just had the go-ahead to rebuild when the February 22 quake occurred.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - policeMore than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.02 Mar 08:39 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Quake levy wrong answer for NZKick them while they are down is no one's idea of how to administer first aid.02 Mar 04:30 PM
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
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
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recoveryPlenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.01 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher trucking materials to quake zoneExecs to brief international investors on damage to firm's Canterbury operations.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Humour takes the edge off nightmareResidents with no toilets, power or water but loads of sludge can still manage a smile.28 Feb 04:30 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: Damage could treble commission leviesJohn Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.27 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuildIt's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.25 Feb 04:30 PM
