When Christchurch man Nicholas Antonio McGregor was caught burgling a liquor store on the day of the 6.3 magnitude quake, he suggested the store manager just rely on his insurance to cover the losses.

Business leaders and celebrities hope a global telethon for the Christchurch earthquake will revitalise fundraising.

Two people have been arrested for what Christchurch police say appears to be a racially motivated attack on a foreign student.

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out at dawn services across the country.

A study by a New Zealand researcher has shown Christians are less likely to purchase a product if it is advertised in a materialistic or "showy" way.

The Knox Church in Christchurch will join two other displaced congregations to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Sunday - in a funeral home.