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
ConstructionNo official advice on abandoning suburbs - KeyPrime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.08 Mar 06:20 AM
ConstructionKey's 10,000 house claim queriedOfficial figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information08 Mar 01:55 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 ZealandCup hinges on engineering reportsEngineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium will dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup.07 Mar 04:30 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 ZealandWorkers led way in Grand escape after earthquakeThe men who led the escape from the Hotel Grand Chancellor smashed through doors, tip-toed down crumbling staircases, and considered abseiling from the 23rd floor.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appealA Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake memorial date namedThe date for a National Memorial Service to honor victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been named. The service, which will be held in North Hagley Park, is being organised by the Christchurch City Council and the Visits and Ceremonial07 Mar 04:07 AM
New Zealand30-tonne 'Rocky' raises tonnes of cashA 30-tonne rock that landed in the hallway of a Christchurch house during last month's earthquake has raised more than....07 Mar 03:02 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch Business: Disaster recovery plan passes the test07 Mar 02:25 AM
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 ZealandMan who was killed while helping others 'always gave his best'A man who helped others cross the Port Hills after the earthquake before being hit by falling boulders was remembered today at a service attended by hundreds.07 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandHaste 'biggest enemy of heritage'Structural engineers should work with conservation architects and architectural historians to ensure that no quake-damaged heritage buildings in Christchurch are demolished in haste, a heritage campaigner says.06 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandNo desire to bulldoze Christchurch - BrownleeEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the focus on heritage buildings after the devastating earthquake in Christchurch is 'unacceptable' at a time when thousands of residents' lives have been disrupted.06 Mar 09:26 PM
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
BusinessFonterra specialists help Christchurch recovery teamsSpecially trained staff from Fonterra have joined the recovery effort in Christchurch city centre.06 Mar 04:30 PM