New ZealandResidents warned not to take risks within cordonResidents allowed into parts of Christchurch's central business district cordon today are being warned not to enter yellow-stickered buildings.06 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandRecovery efforts at CTV building endRecovery efforts at the Canterbury TV building have officially ended, with no further positive identifications. Usar workers have sifted through every piece of debris and are satisfied nothing more can be done, the Fire Service says.06 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandPraise for community's fortitudeResidents of the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been praised for the fortitude their community has shown following the February 22 earthquake.05 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandGovt in charge as new jolt hits cityChristchurch was last night slammed by its biggest aftershock since the day of the devastating February 22 earthquake.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Agonising wait continuesThe body of Janet Meller has probably been lying in the morgue at Burnham for 11 days - but her partner doesn't know for sure.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice name six more quake victimsThe names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.05 Mar 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Surreal' moment when no bodies found - USARSearch teams who were bracing for grim news had a "surreal" moment when they discovered no bodies buried in the ChristChurch Cathedral spire that had collapsed during last week's devastating earthquake.05 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandBrownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildingsEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.05 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandPM sees suburbs' 'utter devastation'Prime Minister John Key saw for himself today the devastation wrought by last week's earthquake in Christchurch's eastern suburbs and acknowledged the hardship faced by residents.04 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandKey visits hard-hit eastern suburbsPrime Minister John Key visited Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs today to try and reassure residents they have not been forgotten.04 Mar 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Front page survivor' farewelledEarthquake victim Shane Tomlin, whose family clung to hope after footage of him pulled from the rubble alive was broadcast around the world, was farewelled this afternoon at a church overlooking the ocean in his family hometown of Kaikoura.04 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandSeven earthquake victims namedPolice have officially released the names of seven more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake. The death toll now stands at 163.03 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandHalf city's heritage buildings at riskHalf of Christchurch's heritage buildings are in danger of demolition after assessments showing they have severe earthquake damage.03 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake toll at 163Search and rescue crews found two more bodies overnight, lifting the death toll from the February 22 Christchurch earthquake to 163.03 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Now we need a miracleAfter 218 hours and nine minutes of desperate searching, hope of finding any survivors among the rubble of downtown Christchurch was officially extinguished.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJim Hopkins: It's time to talk about ways we could earn moreSustainable mining solves quake bill and creates jobs and wealth to boot03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTracey Barnett: What being a New Zealander meansLet me introduce you to a country you may never have realised you know03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSearchers to enter cathedral spireSearchers are close to entering the collapsed spire of Christchurch Cathedral, where up to 22 people are believed to have been killed during last week's 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.03 Mar 05:23 AM
New ZealandMayor's thoughts with families on 'terrible' dayThe thoughts of everyone should be with the families of the Christchurch earthquake victims following the change in the search focus today to recovering bodies, says an emotional mayor, Bob Parker.03 Mar 05:04 AM
Small BusinessCTU urges Christchurch business not to be hasty in shutting up shopThe Council of Trade Unions is urging Christchurch businesses not to make hasty decisions about closing down permanently.03 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch's eastern suburbs 'neglected' - BrownleeEarthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee has admitted the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been neglected.03 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - policeMore than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.02 Mar 08:39 PM
