Opinion<i>Paul Harper:</i> Dust haze hangs over a weary citynzherald.co.nz reporter Paul Harper on the newest problem facing earthquake-hit Christchurch - dust, dust and more dust.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Immigrant families refugees a second timeHundreds of Afghanis who fled their home country have become refugees again - this time from Christchurch.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessQuake-support packages needed for more than 20,000Applications for financial support following last week's deadly Christchurch quake are flooding in.02 Mar 05:56 AM
New Zealand'You're tough and you're resilient', says <i>Man vs Wild</i> starAdventurer and wild man Bear Grylls, in New Zealand filming an episode of his television series, has paid tribute to the Kiwi spirit.02 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch residents share their storiesA week on from the quake, Christchurch people tell their stories to Christchurch Star reporters...02 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Refugee city' being neglected - bloggerBlogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.02 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandDHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderlyCanterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.02 Mar 02:30 AM
Official Cash RateKey: I want RWC in ChristchurchJohn Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.02 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandResidents unable to hire temporary toiletsTemporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch. 02 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandSmith: ACC quake bill $370 millionThe Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.01 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandDevastated by loss of iconic pub in earthquakeJames Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.01 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandBand tours backyards of quake-hit hometownChristchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.01 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandWinds spread dust and odour in quake-hit cityFace masks are being handed out as strong wind gusts lift tonnes of dust as high as lamp posts and spread the smell of sewage around Christchurch.01 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandPolice name three more quake victims, toll rises to 159Police have officially released the names of three more victims of last Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.01 Mar 10:02 PM
New Zealand'There's always hope... but it fades'Workers at the devastated Pyne Gould Corporation building in central Christchurch paused work early this morning for an emotional karakia, police say.01 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Baby's death sparks trustAs eight-month-old Jayden Harris is laid to rest today, a trust named in his honour will look to help other children with head injuries.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recoveryPlenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Survivor's tale of luck and heroicsIn her heart Holly White knew nobody could survive a four-storey building of bricks, concrete and steel falling on top of them.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Barney Rubble emerges from cathedralA feathery find in the rubble of central Christchurch has become a small symbol of hope for an earthquake-ravaged city.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Immigrants open homes for victimsMigrant communities in Auckland are opening not only their wallets but also their homes to earthquake victims.01 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessChristchurch earthquake: Owners may soon return to cordoned off businessesThe cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader. 01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Masks urged as 70km/h winds dueChristchurch people are being warned to wear face masks to avoid breathing in earthquake debris dust expected in winds of up to 70km/hr. 01 Mar 04:30 PM
