WorldQueensland flood crisis 'could worsen'Queensland's flood crisis has affected 200,000 people over an area bigger than France and Germany combined.31 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch shaking againTwo aftershocks have struck 20km west of Christchurch this morning, GNS Science is reporting.30 Dec 09:25 PM
New ZealandWeather and earthquake-related claims flood inChristchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.30 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandCathedral Square NYE party to go aheadTomorrow night's New Year's Eve celebrations in Cathedral Square will go ahead as planned, after quake-hit buildings were deemed safe.29 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldHundreds more flee homes in flood pathHomes are underwater in the city of Bundaberg and residents are fleeing Emerald as Queensland's flood crisis continues to take a heavy toll.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDecision on Christchurch NYE party tomorrowThe decision on whether Cathedral Square is safe enough to hold the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations after aftershocks on Boxing Day damaged buildings will be made tomorrow.29 Dec 05:51 AM
WorldQueensland: Flood waters threaten city of BundabergThe southeast Queensland city is braced for its highest flood peak in 50 years, with 200 people already evacuating their homes.28 Dec 10:29 PM
WorldHundreds evacuated as towns go underEntire Queensland towns have been inundated and more could go under in a deluge that's swamped the state makes its way towards the sea.28 Dec 02:50 AM
WorldMass evacuations as Queensland floodsMass evacuations are under way across flooded Queensland with disasters declared in the inland towns of Theodore, Dalby and Chinchilla.28 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farewells destructive yearResidents in the street worst affected by September's earthquake may spend another two Christmases waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.24 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessQuake did not rattle us, says AMI chiefThe head of AMI Insurance, the largest New Zealand-owned insurer operating here, says the firm is on sound footing, three months after the Canterbury earthquake.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake set to be fifth-biggest global payoutCanterbury's massive earthquake and aftershocks are likely to rank as the fifth most costly quake ever for insurers.14 Dec 04:55 AM