Opinion<i>Inside Money: </i>Why ratings are over-ratedAre you swelling with national pride? New Zealand has once more been granted Aaa status by international credit-ratings agency Moody's.30 Sep 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Appreciative' Tongans dig deep for NZ quake victims"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.30 Sep 01:20 AM
WorldQuake hits Samoa on tsunami anniversaryAn earthquake was felt today in Samoa almost at the same hour the tsunami struck a year ago.29 Sep 08:08 PM
New ZealandParker overtakes Anderton in mayoral race - pollIncumbent Bob Parker is way ahead of rival Jim Anderton in the Christchurch city mayoralty race, according to a poll issued today.29 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandKaiapoi sewerage damage could take a year to fixSewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.28 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandMore quakes shake ChristchurchThere has been more earthquake activity in Canterbury this morning and overnight with eight strong aftershocks continuing to rattle the region.26 Sep 12:24 AM
New ZealandQuake-struck residents threaten to sue councilLiquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.25 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandChristchurch hit by more aftershocksAt least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.25 Sep 08:43 AM
WorldSamoa's survivors pick up their shattered livesTo protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOptimistic forecast on quake hit landThings are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's hot spots spark disaster dramaAucklanders will be reminded that, like Christchurch, their city is built on a seismic hot spot when <i>Eruption</i> screens on TV3.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt hopes to have quake land plan by next weekThe Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.24 Sep 12:32 AM