New ZealandQuake hotel's damage deemed superficial after inspectionInspections of the Christchurch's Hotel Grand Chancellor after the city's first earthquake showed damage was superficial and further structural damage was unlikely, engineers said today. 18 Jan 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Vulnerable' shear wall led to partial collapse of hotelChristchurch's Hotel Grand Chancellor partially collapsed in the February quake because a "vulnerable'' shear wall supporting a considerable load failed.16 Jan 11:50 PM
LifestyleNo fears, no worries, say Christchurch touristsBackpackers are still flocking to Christchurch as a must-stop destination, despite the ongoing shaking.13 Jan 06:37 AM
World7.3 earthquake strikes off Indonesian coastA powerful earthquake has hit waters off western Indonesia, prompting local officials to issue a tsunami warning...10 Jan 07:14 PM
