New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Ring's tip sends families fleeingConcerned families are leaving the city in droves.18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChristchurch survivor: 'Lucky. It's a word I've been hearing a lot lately'A Christchurch earthquake survivor explains what today's memorial service means to her and her fractured city.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFather 'sick' until hearing son safeThe father of the last New Zealander who was missing in Japan until yesterday thought the chances of son Peter Setter being alive were "tipping in the wrong direction", until the wonderful news of his survival, in one of Japan's worst hit17 Mar 08:14 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Snow adds to difficulties for NZ rescue teamFreezing temperatures accompany hunt for survivors in devastated coastal town17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Godzilla back with a nuclear vengeanceThe headlines proclaiming Apocalypse Now almost demand comparisons with August 1945. 17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJim Hopkins: Helpless TV watchers bond in solidarityThe power we have to snare the world and hold it captive in our lounges is disturbing17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJapan tsunami: Kiwis urged to escape possible catastropheJapan says crisis stabilised but others say 'worse than Chernobyl'17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi found alive and wellA Kiwi missing in Japan for whom authorities had "significant concerns" has been found alive and well, MFAT has confirmed.17 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandMemorial services for quake victims to be held around NZIn addition to the National Memorial Service in Christchurch tomorrow, events will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.17 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandMissing Kiwi's family still hopefulA Hawke's Bay couple are desperate for news of their missing son who they fear may have died in the Japan disaster. Peter Setter, 45, is the only New Zealander in Japan who authorities have "significant concerns" about, following news17 Mar 12:10 AM
WorldHow to shut down a nuclear reactorAs Japan deals with the after-effects of its strongest earthquake on record and an even more devastating tsunami, the world’s attention is focussed on the Fukushima nuclear power plant16 Mar 09:21 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Soccer teen's bravery wins recognition from Liverpool16 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldSmoke rising from stricken plantSmoke is billowing from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japanese media report, after the Government assured a fire that broke out at one of the plant's reactors earlier today was under control.16 Mar 01:59 AM
WorldFire at nuclear plant now 'invisible'The latest fire to break out at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear power plant is under control, with the government saying the "fire and smoke is now invisible and it appears to have gone out of its own accord," following a report from the plant16 Mar 12:15 AM
WorldHeroes of Fukushima - 50 remain at DaiichiA group of workers - dubbed the Fukushima 50 - are working around the clock at the crippled nuclear complex to save Japan from a national..15 Mar 11:32 PM
