New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologistThe earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Battle of Port-a-loos in dusty suburbsAfter two days of hot weather, the reeking sewage-laden silt has dried and the wind sends its dust billowing out.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Tots survive 5-storey plungeJett Mitchell hadn't slept in his own bed since the September earthquake and was receiving counselling on the fifth floor of the Canterbury Television building when the quake struck Christchurch.02 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyChristchurch earthquake: Recovery 10 year job, says ministerIt will take more than 10 years to rebuild Christchurch, says acting Economic Development Minister David Carter.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Behave during time of crisis or else, says judgeJudge Tony Couch has sent a stern message to Christchurch. Behave in this crisis or face the consequences. 02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Injuries shock teams struggling to identify bodies02 Mar 04:30 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 ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Battered survivor's heart with lost familyGlenn Prattley's broken body is in Dunedin. His heart has been left behind in Christchurch.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Harper:</i> Dust haze hangs over a weary citynzherald.co.nz reporter Paul Harper on the newest problem facing earthquake-hit Christchurch - dust, dust and more dust.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Immigrant families refugees a second timeHundreds of Afghanis who fled their home country have become refugees again - this time from Christchurch.02 Mar 04:30 PM
AirlinesJetstar apologises for 'inhumane' request over refundJetstar has apologised to a couple after demanding photographic proof that their home was damaged.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessQuake-support packages needed for more than 20,000Applications for financial support following last week's deadly Christchurch quake are flooding in.02 Mar 05:56 AM
New Zealand'You're tough and you're resilient', says <i>Man vs Wild</i> starAdventurer and wild man Bear Grylls, in New Zealand filming an episode of his television series, has paid tribute to the Kiwi spirit.02 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch residents share their storiesA week on from the quake, Christchurch people tell their stories to Christchurch Star reporters...02 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Refugee city' being neglected - bloggerBlogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.02 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandDHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderlyCanterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.02 Mar 02:30 AM
Official Cash RateKey: I want RWC in ChristchurchJohn Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.02 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandResidents unable to hire temporary toiletsTemporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch. 02 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandSmith: ACC quake bill $370 millionThe Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.01 Mar 11:44 PM