OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Shock and awe in the South"It's a reminder to us all that in the case of natural disasters, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when."04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'It was like a tank rolling in'They were partying, working, sleeping - then came 90 minutes of terror they will never forget. This is their story.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNothing stops true loveKyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake. 04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity awakes to billion-dollar aftershock"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Hidden faultline to blameThe 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandShattered homes to sheltersThe displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandArmy called in as city goes into lockdownA formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.04 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandCanterbury quake may have been on 'new' fault lineGeologists say today's earthquake had an epicentre 10km south-east of Darfield, but so far they have not been able to link it to a known fault line.04 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandPM speaks from heart of crisis zonePrime Minister John Key has completed a flyover of Christchurch in order to assess the damage wreaked by this morning's earthquake.04 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Word from the epicentreResidents of Darfield - the epicentre of the quake - share their stories of what it was like when the big one hit.04 Sep 01:44 AM
AgribusinessChristchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmersLooming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.04 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake - the aftermathPhotos from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this morning.04 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandCaravans dip into craters in earthquake-hit motor campCraters opened up at a Kaiapoi motorcamp during this morning's earthquake, with caravans sinking up to their axles.04 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandEarthquake claims bill could hit $2 billionThe cost of damage from today's devastating quake could be as much as $2 billion, Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson says.04 Sep 01:24 AM
New Zealand<b>Christchurch quake: What's working and what's not</b>Services and infrastructure in Christchurch have been seriously affected by this morning's quake. Here is the current situation.04 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: The factsRead the facts about this morning's quake, Christchurch's faultlines and the many aftershocks that have rocked the city.04 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandHistoric Temuka pub damaged by quakeAn historic pub in the South Canterbury town of Temuka has been badly damaged by today's earthquake and the proprietor is unsure when it will reopen.04 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Tale of a damaged cityIt struck in the wee small hours, a rumbling roar and intense swaying that lasted for the best part of a minute.04 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandMayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.03 Sep 11:35 PM
