New ZealandStudents' letters touch hearts of emergency workersHandwritten letters from students in Feilding have warmed the hearts of emergency service workers in quake-stricken Christchurch.31 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch crane hirer under investigationA Christchurch property investor who hired a crane to get his car keys and clothes from his 13th floor penthouse in the cordoned off Christchurch CBD is under investigation by Civil Defence.29 Mar 04:35 AM
BusinessQuake: Outrage over penthouse crane visitA high profile property investor who was able to hire a crane to get car keys and clothes from his 13th floor penthouse has angered central Christchurch business owners...27 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: No, minister - shaky start to quake planMan tipped to head recovery body won't work with Brownlee, broadcaster says27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears for Auckland coastA "worst-case scenario" tsunami for Auckland would swamp the Viaduct and make Devonport an island, a council report shows.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMost of Christchurch CBD now accessibleMore than 510 businesses, or 2000 people, have been granted access to buildings within the cordoned area.25 Mar 06:01 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence discusses CBD access with business groupsCivil Defence has met key business groups to discuss concerns over access to Christchurch's quake-ravaged CBD.24 Mar 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Safe corridors' planned in ChristchurchCivil Defence plans to create "safe corridors" to buildings within Christchurch's quake-ravaged central business district.23 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandPolice name seven more who died in quakePolice have named another seven victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake.23 Mar 05:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch buildings demolished without owners' knowledgeMore than 10 per cent of buildings demolished in Christchurch following last month's quake were levelled without the knowledge of their owners.23 Mar 02:59 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch CBD business owners 'still in limbo'A group of about 30 Christchurch business people protesting over not being allowed into their CBD businesses have met with Civil Defence officials this afternoon after angry protesters broke through the red zone cordons yesterday.22 Mar 03:05 AM
Small BusinessCivil Defence could have done more - CarterCivil Defence could have communicated better with frustrated business owners in Christchurch, its minister John Carter says.21 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain could cause flooding tonight and tomorrowPeople in northern and eastern areas of the North Island are being advised to take precautions as heavy rains threaten to sweep across those regions tonight and tomorrow, with a possibility of flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.21 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch business owners protest demolitionsThirty angry Christchurch business owners marched to Civil Defence HQ to demand to be allowed back into their central city properties to retrieve belongings before they are bulldozed down.17 Mar 04:42 AM
New Zealand'It's just the scale of it - it's unbelievable"Prince William was today stunned by the damage in quake-hit Christchurch, where he thanked Civil Defence and USAR workers for their "stirling" efforts.17 Mar 04:29 AM
RoyalsPrince William thanks Civil Defence workersPrince William has thanked civil defence workers for the "wonderful" job they are doing in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.17 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandPrince William stunned by earthquake damagePrince William has been stunned by the scale of devastation inflicted by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, after touring the "red zone" in the central city this afternoon.17 Mar 01:33 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch businesses get first look behind CBD cordonAbout 30 Christchurch business owners were given the chance this morning to retrieve what they could from their premises inside the cordon around the most quake-damaged parts of the central city.16 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandNo more bodies likely to be found in ChristchurchIt is unlikely more bodies will be found in quake-ravaged central Christchurch but the confirmed death toll is still expected to climb as the coroner works on identifying individuals from badly damaged remains, police say.15 Mar 05:34 AM
