New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Only child's unknown fate torture for familyJayden Andrews-Howland, 14, was on a bus into town and has not been seen or heard of since last Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: DNA sought to identify victims166 disaster victim identification (DVI) staff are working in shifts to formally identify victims of the 6.3-magnitude quake.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Doctors counselled after 13 staff unaccounted forThe co-owners of the health clinic flattened in the collapse of the CTV building were receiving counselling yesterday and expressed their sympathy for the families of missing staff.27 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A valuable lesson from sportEmotion is fine but cool heads are needed for Christchurch's rebuilding, writes Chris Rattue.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake survivor: My legs or my lifeTrapped in excruciating pain for hours while pinned under a concrete wall, Brian Coker wanted a "decent aftershock to finish it". Instead, the 52-year-old says his wife saved by alerting rescue teams to his plight.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events belowNew Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Landlords play hardball with fleeing tenantsSome Christchurch renters fleeing the shaken city are getting little charity from landlords, who are trying to keep them locked into contracts.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessChristchurch earthquake: Bosses' helping hand 'right call'Commitment shown by business leaders to help Christchurch recover is a show of solidarity but also the right call economically, says BusinessNZ chief executive Phil O'Reilly.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Broken sewage pipes pose danger of disease outbreak27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Toll likely to top 200The death toll has increased to 147, and with more than 50 people unaccounted for, it will be higher than 200, police said tonight.27 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: PM announces global appealJohn Key today launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, a global fundraiser for the recovery effort in the city and the Canterbury region.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ can learn from Christchurch earthquake - engineerA leading structural engineer says our cities may have been "a little passive" about strengthening our buildings.27 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Life 'squeezed out' of cityChristchurch's damage is on par with Haiti, says Helen Clark.27 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Hopes fade as brave rescuers push onOfficials say 'horrendous' injuries are making victim identification difficult, as the massive rescue effort continues.26 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Day 6 at a glanceA round-up of the current situation in Christchurch as rescuers continue scouring the shattered city for survivors.26 Feb 07:48 PM