New ZealandStrong aftershock jolts ChristchurchPower has been fully restored to about 20,000 homes and business after a 5.3 magnitude aftershock in Christchurch tonight.16 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandGreens: Stop Japanese food importsThe Green Party has called on the Govt to stop food imports from Japan.15 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandMore Christchurch buildings marked for demolitionAnother 123 buildings in Christchurch have been approved by Civil Defence for demolition or partial demolition - or are required to be made safe, bringing the total to 307.14 Apr 01:30 AM
WorldChernobyl and Fukushima: a tale of two disastersIt is important to remember the two incidents were fundamentally different, writes Michael McCarthy in <i>The Independent</i>.13 Apr 12:08 AM
New ZealandTime capsules held no hidden treasuresChristchurch's people will be asked for their own ideas on what to add to the city's time capsules.12 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandCost of insurance may rise 20pcThe cost of household insurance could climb out of the reach of many people.08 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldThree dead after massive Japan quakeA powerful 7.1 aftershock off Japan killed three people.08 Apr 03:34 AM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why the Government had to bail-out AMI'Both AMI and South Canterbury appeared not to have planned for disaster,' writes Bernard Hickey.07 Apr 09:30 PM
EmploymentUp to 12,500 workers needed for Christchurch rebuildThe residential rebuild in Christchurch could require up to 12,500 full time workers and reveal a number of skills shortages in occupations such as concreting and carpentry, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Apr 03:48 AM
WorldHoneymooning couple attract disastersA honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.05 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandTemporary campervan rent affordable, says BrownleeThe minimum $190 per week rent for a Government-supplied campervan in earthquake-hit Christchurch is affordable, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says.05 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Error strewn heritage demolition process 'abysmal'05 Apr 12:48 AM
