EconomySir Bob Parker's quake advice for GovtLearn from Christchurch and subsidise businesses hit by the devastating Kaikoura earthquake, former mayor Sir Bob Parker has told the Government.15 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandEarthquake leads doctors to quit strike actionUnion wants to avoid adding to community's stress.15 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandQuake evacuees arrive in North CanterburyRelieved tourists have been flown by helicopter from Kaikoura to a Red Cross Centre in North Canterbury this morning.14 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandEarthquake looters evil, says PetersNew laws against looters are not necessary, says police minister.14 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandMilitary pitches in for quake victimsDefence Force sends hundreds of staff plus planes and ships to earthquake-affected south.14 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandThe earthquake in picturesOur photographers and reporters share some of the images captured after yesterday's quakes.14 Nov 10:52 PM
AgribusinessFarmers on standby to helpMid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.14 Nov 10:35 PM
New ZealandForeign military to rescue in KaikouraHelicopters from US and Malaysia will help out in Kaikoura, says PM John Key.14 Nov 10:26 PM
AgribusinessFarmers pool resources to keep milkingFarmers are sharing cow sheds and generators as they try to carry out the daily business of running their farms.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandGhost town: Hanmer Springs desertedThe alpine tourist hotspot of Hanmer Springs, usually a thriving, buzzing place, resembles a ghost town.14 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandLooters covered tracks during break-inAlmost $40,000 has been donated to help a Christchurch family whose seaside home was burgled after they evacuated during yesterday's earthquake and tsunami warning.14 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandOn moove? Farmers say cows will be OKThe first word comes of the fate of three cows trapped after yesterday's quake.14 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandRichie McCaw rescues stranded touristsRichie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".14 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandPilot: Slips just grew and grewA helicopter pilot says he could smell the fresh earth uncovered by the Kaikoura earthquake hundreds of metres in the air as he flew above the scene.14 Nov 07:17 PM
New Zealand'They are my heroes, all of them'A Dutch tourist waiting to be evacuated from Kaikoura says the people of the earthquake-damaged-town are her heroes.14 Nov 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Our room copped the brunt of it'On an impulse, Jamie Brosnahan and Jonathon O'Neill spent Sunday night in Kaikoura. The Rotorua couple were heading for Hanmer Springs 14 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandBritish couple's anger over evacuationAn English couple was brought to tears describing their nightmare New Zealand holiday.14 Nov 05:41 PM
New ZealandQuake: What you need to know todayPublic transport is running again in Wellington today and some roads in the South Island should start to reopen.14 Nov 05:37 PM
New ZealandMother tells of quake terror'Long, scary night' for family as the earth continues to roll.14 Nov 05:17 PM
New ZealandMarooned cows fascinate worldThree cows left standing on an island of land have drawn international attention.14 Nov 04:17 PM
PropertyHistoric homestead collapsesA historic homestead is in tatters and the four other properties on a north Canterbury sheep and beef farm were damaged in today's 14 Nov 06:26 AM
New Zealand$20k raised for burgled quake victimsKiwis have rallied behind the family burgled after fleeing their seaside home in Christchurch this morning, with almost $20,000 fundraised.14 Nov 05:51 AM
New ZealandNCEA English students offered help after technical problemsStudents who sat a digital version of NCEA Level 1 English last week have been offered a derived grade following technical problems with the exam pilot.14 Nov 05:39 AM
New ZealandQuake latest: What you need to knowThe Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.14 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandHoly cow: The luckiest animals alive?Three cows have been luckily - or unluckily - stranded on an island of land, surrounded by collapsed earth from landslides near Kaikoura.14 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandMost schools to open tomorrowMost schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.14 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandEarthquake can trigger trauma - expertToday's earthquake can trigger emotional trauma for Cantabrians even though there's been little physical damage in Christchurch, a psychologist says.14 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandKurt Bayer in Hurunui earthquake: 'I felt sick'COMMENT: Among the bricks and shattered glass, we feared the worst. It appeared as if a hand grenade had been tossed inside the stylish colonial cottage.14 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandQuake: Peters' wants tough looting lawsNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters is calling for tough new laws around looting after three houses were burgled in the aftermath of this morning's quake.14 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandFarmers pull together after shakeNorth Canterbury farmers are rallying together by sharing cow sheds and lending generators as they try to carry out the daily business 14 Nov 12:33 AM
