New ZealandQuake burglar - 'You are insured'When Christchurch man Nicholas Antonio McGregor was caught burgling a liquor store on the day of the 6.3 magnitude quake, he suggested the store manager just rely on his insurance to cover the losses.29 Apr 12:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch flooding abatesThe Civil Defence is working to stem flooding near the Avon River mouth to the estuary in Christchurch this morning.18 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandNo major damage after earthquakeA central Christchurch building is being demolished after it was damaged further by a 5.3 magnitude aftershock yesterday, but early indications suggest the city has escaped significant new damage, authorities say.16 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore Christchurch buildings marked for demolitionAnother 123 buildings in Christchurch have been approved by Civil Defence for demolition or partial demolition - or are required to be made safe, bringing the total to 307.14 Apr 01:30 AM
RetailBallantynes jobs 'more secure' as reopening plannedThe jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.07 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Error strewn heritage demolition process 'abysmal'05 Apr 12:48 AM
EmploymentCasino staff 'thrown on scrap heap'Workers have been thrown "on the scrap heap" by a redundancy offer from the owners of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Casino, a union representative has claimed. But Prime Minister John Key said casino management were doing everything03 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandPolice patrols continue in ChristchurchPolice patrols are keeping a high level of security in the cordoned off areas of central Christchurch.02 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandBuildings to be demolished namedAuthorities in Christchurch have announced at least 184 buildings in the Christchurch CBD will require major work - including demolition.01 Apr 03:18 AM
