New ZealandInstant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergencyThe excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.14 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandBail for accused looter with autismPolice have relented and allowed bail for a young man with autism who became "the face of looting" in the days after the February 22 quake.08 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Welfare centre closed as illness strikesMisery in the form of illness struck earthquake-ravaged Christchurch this afternoon, with the closure of one of the three welfare centres in the city.25 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandQuake last straw for Bexley widow with autistic sonBexley resident Jen O'Malley says Tuesday's devastating earthquake was the last straw and she can not imagine living in the area again.25 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandNo escaping long arm of the lawA speeding driver has been ticketed by the same policeman on both sides of the world.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake may have been on 'new' fault lineGeologists say today's earthquake had an epicentre 10km south-east of Darfield, but so far they have not been able to link it to a known fault line.04 Sep 03:30 AM
