WorldFive die in Solomon quake, tsunamiNew Zealand has offered its support after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Solomon Islands, leaving five people dead and dozens of homes damaged or destroyed.06 Feb 09:30 PM
WorldSolomon Islands face quake aftermathA major 8.0 magnitude earthquake has jolted the Solomon Islands, with small tsunami waves buffeting Pacific coasts, leaving at least five people dead and dozens of homes damaged or destroyed.06 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandQuake proposal fans heritage fearGiving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage buildings, says the Auckland Council.06 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldTsunami minor threatA tsunami advisory for New Zealand has been cancelled, seven hours after an 8-magnitude earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands today.06 Feb 06:05 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bureaucrats more destructive than quakesIt's time for a dose of fatalism and some common sense when it comes to dealing with earthquake-prone buildings across New Zealand in the wake of the Christchurch quakes.05 Feb 05:10 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Peter Townsend on business insurancePeter Townsend, CEO of Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce on why business insurance is important.04 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandQuake sets new directionChristchurch's Cindy Gibb made a deal with her husband - one day she'd be able to travel the world to places where nursing skills were in short supply and work.28 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionGerman firm gets rebuilding contractsThe entrance of a European building products giant into the Christchurch rebuild market will increase competition in the industry.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch rattled by quakeChristchurch's first major tremor of the year today was the 11,000th aftershock since the deadly earthquake sequence started on September 4, 2010.17 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandTwo big quakes strike near OpunakeTaranaki was rocked by two large earthquakes in the early hours of New Year's Day.31 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandShaky start for East Coast with Boxing Day quakesBoxing Day got off to a shaky start on the East Coast with two minor earthquakes occurring in the early hours of the morning.25 Dec 09:02 PM
WorldA year of defining eventsThree weeks before the ceremony and the [Olympic Stadium] was packed with thousands of people all doing things impressively.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMost popular news in 2012Kim Dotcom and a spate of natural disasters have been among the most popular topics with <i>New Zealand Herald</i> readers this year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch 2012: Rebuilding a shattered cityThe aftershocks have all but stopped, but few in Christchurch dare mention the easing of the earth's fury.25 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes WellingtonWellingtonians were shaken awake by a magnitude 3.8 earthquake early this morning.16 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandDesign of new arena made by CTV firmThe manager of Stadium Southland says there are no concerns with the construction of the new $35 million arena, which is designed by Alan Reay whose firm designed Christchurch's CTV building.13 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandCTV report: Protagonists go to groundThe three main protagonists highlighted in a royal commission report into the CTV disaster have gone to ground today.11 Dec 06:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil may be unaware of buildings similar to CTVThe Christchurch firm that designed the ill-fated CTV office block may have built similar buildings that the council does not know about and have since gone unchecked, officials admitted today.11 Dec 06:16 AM
