Small BusinessQuake-hit workers to get $400 a week Govt subsidy, PM announcesPrime Minister John Key today announced those put out of work by last week's deadly earthquake will be eligible for subsidies of $400 per week.28 Feb 05:29 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: The search for life in The VoidSpecialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Levels of liquefaction 300 - 500 pc worseThe level of liquefaction after Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude aftershock dwarfs the amount caused by the original earthquake that hit Christchurch in September, Mayor Bob Parker says.25 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Recovery of bodies from cathedral beginsSearch and rescue workers have begun work in preparation for removing bodies from under piles of rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.25 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Victim's legs amputated at PGCA 52-year-old man is in a stable condition after having both legs amputated by a visiting surgeon at the PGC building.24 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandNaming of victims delayedPolice have delayed releasing the names of those confirmed dead and for whom there are serious concerns.24 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandNo survivors in cathedral after earthquake - policeThere is no possibility of survivors in the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral, police said this afternoon.24 Feb 01:35 AM
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
