Opinion<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Nation reels from ripple effectsIt was the earthquake New Zealanders have been told for years to expect. And Christchurch got it.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandReconstruction could create upturn for contractorsRebuilding the damage caused by yesterday's earthquake could create a much-needed economic upturn for Canterbury.05 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandNon-urgent surgery cancelled in ChristchurchAll non-essential procedures booked in Christchurch for tomorrow have been cancelled as a result of disruptions from the earthquake.05 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandEvacuees take refuge as aftershocks continueChristchurch Hospital is already seeing a stream of people with minor injuries from trying to fix their houses.05 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandQuake: Emergency contactsA list of websites where Canterbury residents can get more information.05 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandChristchurch 'like a ghost town' after earthquakeMost of the CBD remains closed off to the general public, in contrast to the outer suburbs where people are going about business as usual.05 Sep 02:01 AM
New ZealandQuake destroys historic homesteadOne of the casualties of yesterday morning's massive Canterbury earthquake was the historic Deans family homestead in Homebush.05 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Fresh water enroute to stricken cityKiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to Christchurch, where around 15% of people remain without it.05 Sep 01:43 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungFarmers rally after Christchurch earthquakeAudrey Young finds Canterbury farmers are sticking together after yesterday's massive earthquake.05 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientistChristchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.05 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.05 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch coming to terms with earthquake"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.04 Sep 11:46 PM
OpinionThe scariest earthquake of my lifeWeather analyst Philip Duncan gives his account of the Christchurch earthquake.04 Sep 09:47 PM
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
