WorldNSW flooding will cost billionsFlooding in NSW looks set to cost the state and federal governments billions of dollars in relief.04 Dec 06:23 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> A tragedy that made us think of others2010 can only described as an annus calamitosus [disastrous year] for the New Zealand family.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake may cost $4.9b - bankerA banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.01 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandThousands of buildings need repair after quakeThe Earthquake Commission's stage two report shows thousands of homes need to be demolished or repaired following September's Canterbury Earthquake. 01 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandBroad defends under-fire KnowlesPolice Commissioner Howard Broad today praised the work of Superintendent Gary Knowles, the police officer who led the mission to rescue 29 miners.25 Nov 07:10 AM
Retail$1m quake-damaged appliances and furniture go under the hammerPlasma televisions, 45 Apple iPads and laptop computers are among the quake-damaged goods going to auction this weekend. 24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRobots to hunt for lost Pink and White TerracesScientists from New Zealand and the United States plan to map the bottom of Lake Rotomahana in the hope of discovering what happened to the Pink and White Terraces hydrothermal system.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandActor helps Christchurch effortComedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city. 15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTaupo quakes not unusual - expertA "little swarm" of four small earthquakes near Taupo yesterday was not unusual or concerning, a seismologist says.11 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandQuake victims paid out over $145m The EQC has paid out over $145m to residents affected by the Canterbury quake two months ago, but only a small proportion of the claims have been assessed.05 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandNZ sailors safe after Indonesian tsunamiThree New Zealand men, missing after Indonesia was struck by a tsunami, have been located and are said to be safe and well.04 Nov 06:47 PM
