New ZealandQuake destroys historic homesteadOne of the casualties of yesterday morning's massive Canterbury earthquake was the historic Deans family homestead in Homebush.05 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Fresh water enroute to stricken cityKiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to Christchurch, where around 15% of people remain without it.05 Sep 01:43 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungFarmers rally after Christchurch earthquakeAudrey Young finds Canterbury farmers are sticking together after yesterday's massive earthquake.05 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientistChristchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.05 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.05 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch coming to terms with earthquake"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.04 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake - the Herald's photosThe Herald's photographers have captured amazing scenes from the aftermath of September 4's magnitude 7.1 earthquake.04 Sep 11:16 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungHistoric Christchurch home survives earthquakeAudrey Young visits one of Christchurch's oldest houses, and finds it still standing.04 Sep 10:22 PM
OpinionThe scariest earthquake of my lifeWeather analyst Philip Duncan gives his account of the Christchurch earthquake.04 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake - your photos Readers' photos from the aftermath of Saturday's magnitude 7.1 quake. <i><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ugc/?campaign_id=2">Click here</a> to send us your pictures and video</i> 04 Sep 09:38 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Shock and awe in the South"It's a reminder to us all that in the case of natural disasters, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when."04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Hidden faultline to blameThe 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandShattered homes to sheltersThe displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity awakes to billion-dollar aftershock"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'It was like a tank rolling in'They were partying, working, sleeping - then came 90 minutes of terror they will never forget. This is their story.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNothing stops true loveKyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake. 04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandArmy called in as city goes into lockdownA formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.04 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandCanterbury quake may have been on 'new' fault lineGeologists say today's earthquake had an epicentre 10km south-east of Darfield, but so far they have not been able to link it to a known fault line.04 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandPM speaks from heart of crisis zonePrime Minister John Key has completed a flyover of Christchurch in order to assess the damage wreaked by this morning's earthquake.04 Sep 03:25 AM
