New ZealandPolice threaten earthquake sightseers with arrestPolice and security staff are worrying about the possible further collapse of building facades. 23 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandRescuers switch to recovery mode at PGC buildingPersonnel at the PGC building in Christchurch have switched their focus from trying to find survivors to recovering the dead, the company says.23 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: No survivors found at chapelRescuers have found no survivors at two Christchurch CBD buildings where signs of life were reported this morning, the Fire Service says.23 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandThieves target home of woman missing in earthquakeThe family of a woman feared dead in the earthquake has suffered another cruel blow with her home being burgled while her children waited for news.23 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rescue teams move to Christchurch suburbsSearch and rescue staff are moving into the suburbs of Christchurch looking for the dead and injured from Tuesday's earthquake. The official death toll this morning stands at 72.23 Feb 07:38 PM
New ZealandEarthquake levy possible - KeyPrime Minister John Key has not ruled out imposing an earthquake levy similar to the flood levy brought in Queensland.23 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Hopes fading for 300 missingHope is fading for hundreds of people missing for a second night after the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Search squads focus on rewards, not risksTheir task is to enter highly restricted and prohibited areas, putting their lives on the line to save others.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'For five days I didn't eat' , says exhausted tramperThe lost English tourist spotted by a helicopter last night in the Kahurangi National Park says he can't describe the relief he felt when he was found.15 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandUK tramper had become disorientatedThe English tourist found last night in the Kahurangi National Park had become disoriented and confused the route he was on for another.15 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing English tramper near NelsonA large search is underway for a missing 30-year-old English tourist, tramping in Kahurangi National Park west of Nelson.14 Feb 03:10 AM
WorldChilean miners considered suicide, cannibalismThe 33 miners rescued from inside a Chilean mine last year had considered suicide and cannibalism, it has emerged.14 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice resume search for elderly hunterPolice have resumed their search for an elderly hunter believed to have been swept down a Bay of Plenty river on Saturday.13 Feb 09:30 PM
