New ZealandQuake memorial comes at 'crucial turning point'A one-hour civic memorial service will be held at midday tomorrow in Latimer Square, used as a makeshift triage centre on that day two years ago when 185 people died.21 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandExpert: Capitalise on Chch quakeNew Zealand cities must capitalise on Christchurch's earthquake experience if they are to make themselves more resilient to natural disasters, a top quake expert says.21 Feb 01:58 AM
OpinionJames Dann: Gerry's spin moves into top gearDespite Gerry Brownlee's best PR spin, everything is not going swimmingly in Christchurch, writes blogger James Dann.20 Feb 03:02 AM
New Zealand6.3 magnitude quake strikes off NZ coastA 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the east coast of the North Island and been followed by a group of smaller quakes overnight.16 Feb 08:12 PM
EconomyShops and bars return to Chch CBDShops and bars will open in downtown Christchurch next month for the first time since the February 22 earthquake two years ago.16 Feb 01:31 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Faultline runs through risk evaluationRecommendations of amendments to the Building Act to give owners of reinforced masonry buildings a deadline to bring up to earthquake standard or demolish them - which threatens many heritage buildings.15 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyChristchurch red zone a rebuild zoneWork in post-disaster Christchurch has officially swung from recovery and demolition to rebuild, the Government said today.15 Feb 01:30 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Mark Dillon on earthquake lessons learntOur most immediate challenge was that the brewery which does our bottling, Harrington's Breweries in Ferrymead, lost power for two weeks due to the earthquake.14 Feb 12:45 AM
TourismAussie tourists switching off NZ - surveyNew Zealand is losing its appeal to its most important source of overseas visitors - Australia, according to a survey.12 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionThe big building shake-upThe gigantic task of upgrading New Zealand's earthquake-prone building stock to a safe level has not yet sunk in, Housing and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says.11 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Robyn Galloway on temporary relocation after earthquakeRobyn Galloway, Managing Director of Innovative Travel in Christchurch and Board Member for the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce on business survival and insurance after a disaster.08 Feb 02:00 AM
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
