WorldJapan jolt 8000 times more violent than Christchurch'sThe Japan quake was 8000 times stronger than Christchurch's and unzipped a faultline half the size of the North Island, a NZ scientist says.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch thoughts with Japan - ParkerChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.14 Mar 05:50 AM
WorldThree injured, seven missing after plant explosionJapanese officials have confirmed a second hydrogen explosion has occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, while a warning of a second tsunami has been cancelled.14 Mar 03:37 AM
World590,000 people flee disaster zoneMore than half a million people have been forced from their homes in quake and tsunami-hit northern Japan, petrol has run dry and supermarkets are empty in what its prime minister says is the worst crisis to hit Japan since WWII.14 Mar 12:21 AM
WorldRadiation fears as death toll climbsJapanese officials warned of a possible second explosion at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether they were making progress.13 Mar 11:27 PM
WorldNuclear meltdown 'highly possible' Three nuclear power plants in Japan have suffered failure, with a top Government official warning a meltdown at one of the plants was "highly possible". Over 10,000 people are thought to be missing as officials fight to avoid a catastrope13 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandHow Kiwis in Japan coped with disasterThe family of a NZ man in Japan have heard nothing from him since hours before the deadly quake and tsunmai which struck on Friday night13 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldTen images of tsunami terrorGraphic images show how the tsunami swept into Japan's coastline, and its devastating aftermath.13 Mar 06:27 AM
WorldJapan tsunami: Reactions from around the worldRead the latest accounts from people around the world via Facebook and Twitter.13 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandRelief for family as daughter found in JapanThe Robinson family of Nelson breathed a huge sigh of relief this morning when they finally reached their daughter in Japan.12 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldVideo from the quake / tsunamiA compilation of some of the most remarkable video to emerge from Friday night's disaster in Japan12 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami warning puts Kiwis on edgeKiwis' nerves fray after a tsunami alert and an earthquake off Tonga.12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThousands flee nuclear falloutIt is starting to feel like elements of Hiroshima, Kobe and the Asian tsunami combined.12 Mar 04:30 PM
