New ZealandChristchurch quake: Fears toll will rise sharply as night fallsAt least 100 people remain trapped in the ruins of Christchurch tonight following a devastating earthquake which claimed at least 65 lives.22 Feb 11:13 AM
New ZealandRescue in the rubbleHope amongst the rubble of a collapsed multi-level office block on Madras Street as a woman buried by rubble is dug out alive after Christchurch's devastating earthquake. 22 Feb 10:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Tales of terror from the epicentreResidents of the town at the epicentre of today's devastating aftershock have told of terrifying ordeals as the ground crumbled around them.22 Feb 08:32 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Toll expected to rise from 'NZ's darkest day'Darkness, rain and temperatures are falling on Christchurch with people still trapped in buildings crumpled by a massive earthquake. So far, 65 people have been confirmed dead with the toll expected to rise.22 Feb 08:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: 65 deadPrime Minister John Key has told reporters that the death toll from today's magnitude 6.3 earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double.22 Feb 07:19 AM
New ZealandDeadly quake could be sign of more to comeToday's deadly Christchurch earthquake could be a sign of further devastation to come, with one seismologist warning that it had increased the likelihood of a large earthquake hitting Wellington.22 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deathsThe Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.22 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandSeismologist had hoped time for large shock had passedA seismologist says today's devastating Christchurch earthquake was the type of common large aftershock which he'd hoped the city had avoided.22 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: At least one dead, 30 trapped in PGC buildingAt least one person is dead and more than 30 are trapped in the Pyne Gould Corp (PGC) business building in central Christchurch.22 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'Dead bodies lying around'Residents are reporting bodies lying in the streets of Christchurch following this afternoon's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.22 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: More shocksStrong aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch as police confirm "multiple fatalities" after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city this afternoon.22 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandDeaths in Christchurch quakeThere have been 'multiple fatalities' after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon caused buildings to collapse, police have confirmed.22 Feb 01:36 AM
BusinessReinsurance rates to rise as earthquake bill soarsNew Zealand insurers face rate increases of more than 10 per cent for the renewal of their insurance this year, as Canterbury earthquake bill continues to mount.21 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo quakes shake East CoastTwo earthquakes have rocked the East Coast area this afternoon but there have been no reports of damage.19 Feb 01:23 AM
ConstructionQuake package 'huge weight lifted'A Govt package for displaced homeowners is the 'first really positive thing' since the Canterbury quake, a resident says.17 Feb 10:07 PM
ConstructionGovt to help quake residents with accommodationCantabrians forced out of their earthquake-damaged homes are set to get financial assistance and help finding accommodation from the Govt.17 Feb 09:01 PM
ConstructionBrownlee denies telling quake residents to sell on open marketGerry Brownlee has rejected claims he told Canterbury residents that selling their quake-damaged homes would be the best way to withdraw equity.14 Feb 09:26 PM
