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
New ZealandChristchurch schools open as refugees return homeChristchurch is getting ready for the return of up to 60,000 residents with 110 schools also set to reopen this morning.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: More victims identifiedThousands are expected to return to Christchurch as schools reopen.13 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning puts Kiwis on edgeKiwis' nerves fray after a tsunami alert and an earthquake off Tonga.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.12 Mar 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New ZealandThe tsunami has reached North Cape, Raoul Island, Great Barrier Island, East Cape and Tauranga.11 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandUp to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassadorAs many as 6000 New Zealanders could be in quake-stricken Japan, says New Zealand's ambassador there.11 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quakeCivil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.11 Mar 09:52 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZCivil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.11 Mar 09:48 AM
New ZealandMore quake victims' names releasedPolice have this evening named six more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, taking the total names released to 103.11 Mar 07:45 AM
New ZealandHotel may be brought down in 'dramatic explosion'A decision on the safest way to demolish the Hotel Grand Chancellor in central Christchurch is expected in the next few days.11 Mar 05:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk cancelledA proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.11 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandPolice name 14 more quake victimsPolice have this afternoon named 14 more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, bringing the total number of victims police have named to 97. The official death toll remains at 166.11 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandChristchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.10 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandTwelve more quake victims namedPolice tonight named 12 more people who died in last month's Christchurch earthquake. Meanwhile, The people of Christchurch remain nervous about the future of rugby World Cup games in their earthquake-ravaged city.10 Mar 07:47 AM
New ZealandSix more earthquake victims namedPolice today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.10 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandMissing still being reported - policeMissing people are still being reported nearly two weeks after the Christchurch earthquake, police say.07 Mar 12:29 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch Business - fight on to save precious antiquesA Christchurch antiques dealer is appealing to authorities to help save his valuable collection before his store is bulldozed.06 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandState of emergency to be extendedThe national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating earthquake will be extended today and is likely to be in place for some time, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: New living hellTears flowing down his cheeks, burly Canterbury mechanic Keith Mackie was trying to explain that life's basic necessities have been forgotten. 06 Mar 04:30 PM
