New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Devoted couple vow to remain at homeBert and Pat Archbold are in their 90s, nearly blind and without water or power, but they are refusing to leave their Christchurch home.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Hard times on Struggle StreetSurrounded by her children in the garage of their Hampshire St home in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui, Mafutaga Manuleleua still feels unloved.03 Mar 07:37 AM
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
New ZealandKey: Earthquake memorial in two to three weeksJohn Key says a national memorial service will allow all NZers to mourn, with details of the service to be announced early next week.03 Mar 04:51 AM
New ZealandHero bus driver helped passengers to safety first, funeral toldBus driver Andrew Craig helped all the passengers off his bus, crushed by debris from a fallen building, before he got out himself, mourners at his funeral were told today.03 Mar 04:22 AM
EconomySearch focus switches to recoveryA search for survivors has now become a grim effort to recover dead bodies from the rubble of Christchurch city centre.03 Mar 02:34 AM
EconomyExpect 'red streaks' in budget - PMThe Government's budget in May will show the cost of the Christchurch earthquake, Prime Minister John Key says.03 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandQuake bus victim farewelled with music and prayerA funeral service was held this afternoon to celebrate the life of Christchurch quake victim Jeff Pelesa Sanft.03 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Fundraising eventsIn response to the tragic earthquake in Christchurch on Tuesday, several events across New Zealand have been organised to raise money for relief funds.02 Mar 11:30 PM
Official Cash RateParker: Don't take RWC from usChristchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.02 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Collapsed buildings on soft soil - QVThe two buildings that claimed the greatest number of lives in the earthquake were built on soft soil.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologistThe earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Battle of Port-a-loos in dusty suburbsAfter two days of hot weather, the reeking sewage-laden silt has dried and the wind sends its dust billowing out.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Tots survive 5-storey plungeJett Mitchell hadn't slept in his own bed since the September earthquake and was receiving counselling on the fifth floor of the Canterbury Television building when the quake struck Christchurch.02 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyChristchurch earthquake: Recovery 10 year job, says ministerIt will take more than 10 years to rebuild Christchurch, says acting Economic Development Minister David Carter.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Behave during time of crisis or else, says judgeJudge Tony Couch has sent a stern message to Christchurch. Behave in this crisis or face the consequences. 02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Injuries shock teams struggling to identify bodies02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Quake levy wrong answer for NZKick them while they are down is no one's idea of how to administer first aid.02 Mar 04:30 PM
