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
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 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 ZealandChristchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualtiesNorth Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deathsThe Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.22 Feb 04:49 AM
World'Nerve-wracking' escape from CairoA New Zealander who managed to flee the turmoil in Egypt says he feared for his safety, and getting a flight out had been "a bit of a gamble". "I just was trying my best to remain calm. It's rather nerve-wracking to have gunfire and so on 01 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandThe Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regattaEvery year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBuyer fails to meet Skyhawks deadlineThe air force's 17 mothballed Skyhawk jet fighters look likely to end up as museum pieces or spare parts after a Christmas deadline passed with no sign of any money from the American buyer.06 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ SAS 'too disciplined' to have fired first, says former top soldierMajor General Lou Gardiner, the Chief of Army for three years until he retired last year after 39 years service, said he would back what the SAS troops said over anyone else.30 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandSAS 'fired on first' in Kabul battleThe Defence Force insists that New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan involved in a fatal shootout were fired upon first.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: US image in NZ 'has been damaged by leaks'Helen Clark believes WikiLeaks cables showing 'disrespect' for NZ's foreign policy have damaged the US image in NZ.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Cosmic masters' call for Govt investigation into UFOsAlien worshippers are urging the Govt to admit extraterrestrial life is out there after the release of thousands of secret files.24 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandUS envoys were bullies: ClarkFormer PM Helen Clark says concerns by the US Embassy over the screening of Michael Moore's film <i>Fahrenheit 9/11</i> for a Labour Party fundraising event showed "outright bullying" and "unprofessional" conduct by officials. 23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFiles shine light on UFO sightingsNZ's most famous UFO sighting was a moving cluster of bright lights five times the size of a large fishing vessel that dazzled and spooked the occupants of a small plane, files released today reveal.22 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandWikiLeaks: Wellington pushed hard for Japan to help in AfghanistanLabour and National governments have unsuccessfully tried to get Japan to join us in Bamyan province, documents show.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ wary of China's emergence - WikiLeaksNZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS wanted military accords kept quietThe US Govt quietly approved eight new areas for military co-operation with NZ in 2007, cables show.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Mapp to leave ParliamentDefence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced his intention to stand down at the next election.15 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandKiwi soldier had been 'a rising star'Tributes to Private John 'Jack' Howard, reveal a brave man known to his British mates as 'Kiwi'.07 Dec 08:28 PM
