OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are offAmid the tragedy and debris it feels harsh to talk about economics and daunting to talk about getting Christchurch back to business.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Freed office worker tells of utter reliefThe woman who rang her son to say goodbye as she lay trapped in the PGC building for 24 hours has spoken about her ordeal.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Survival in the suburbs'I was having a hot dog in the Square, felt the rumble, looked around, and the cathedral just come down.'25 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand Award-winning mother tells of double tragedy fearsAs Emma Woods dashed to her son's school in central Christchurch, she was terrified at the thought of losing a second child in nine months.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Offers of help overwhelming NGOsOverwhelming offers of help for Christchurch are impeding the systems of non-government organisations trying to help there, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.25 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Area of Sumner evacuatedA Christchurch man whose house was condemned after Tuesday's earthquake says it's fortunate no one was home at the time.25 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'Warzone' hospital aims to prevent health crisisAn Australian army field hospital is set to be turned into a community health centre as authorities work to prevent a medical crisis in Christchurch.25 Feb 06:47 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Welfare centre closed as illness strikesMisery in the form of illness struck earthquake-ravaged Christchurch this afternoon, with the closure of one of the three welfare centres in the city.25 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Levels of liquefaction 300 - 500 pc worseThe level of liquefaction after Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude aftershock dwarfs the amount caused by the original earthquake that hit Christchurch in September, Mayor Bob Parker says.25 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: She made it to the church on timeA young bride-to-be who narrowly escaped tragedy in the PGC building in Tuesday's deadly earthquake has tied the knot today.25 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Still no news of front page survivorHis pained, bloodied and dirt-streaked face has become one of the defining human images of the Christchurch quake and has been published in media across the globe.25 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Recovery of bodies from cathedral beginsSearch and rescue workers have begun work in preparation for removing bodies from under piles of rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.25 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandQuake last straw for Bexley widow with autistic sonBexley resident Jen O'Malley says Tuesday's devastating earthquake was the last straw and she can not imagine living in the area again.25 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Law change needed to cancel censusA law change will need to take place in order for this year's census to be cancelled, Statistics New Zealand says.25 Feb 02:30 AM
CommoditiesPetrol price rise to hit quake-ravaged ChristchurchA substantial petrol price rise is expected to increase the cost of living for earthquake-hit Christchurch residents in the coming days.25 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victim Support volunteers help families grieveVictim Support volunteers, many who have themselves lost homes, are working round the clock in Christchurch to provide support to a city which has "lost its heart" after Tuesday's devastating earthquake.25 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandRain making Christchurch rescue sites more dangerousBuildings damaged in Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch are being made more unstable by rain falling in the city today, police say.24 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandAnger at 'lowlife' earthquake-related crimeLooting and scams in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch has sparked anger and warnings from police.24 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandCensus cancelled over Christchurch earthquakeThe March 8 Census has been cancelled following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says.24 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rescuers heroes - CarterThe devastation from Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch needs to be seen to be comprehended and rescue workers are doing an "outstanding job", Civil Defence Minister John Carter says.24 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Bride-to-be makes wedding from ruins of buildingA bride-to-be huddled in the ruins of her office had no idea her fiance was frantically searching for her outside.24 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'Beautiful' friend dashed back in to her deathWhen Jilly Murphy rushed back into a shop after the earthquake, she had one thing on her mind - her family.24 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Doctor uses hacksaw in amputationA medical specialist used tradesmen's tools to amputate the legs of an earthquake victim.24 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Morning wrapFive key stories from this morning's coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.24 Feb 07:44 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake - what they're saying onlineChristchurch earthquake - reaction, thoughts, pictures from social media in New Zealand and around the world.24 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandWater restored to half of Christchurch after earthquakeFifty per cent of Christchurch now has a basic mains water supply following Tuesday's earthquake but people should still conserve water.24 Feb 07:05 PM
