ConstructionOwners can try to fight demolition rulingsOwners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes:</i> A city battered but not bowedBroadcaster Paul Holmes returns to the city where he began his career to see how locals are coping in the wake of the earthquake.12 Sep 04:00 AM
Small BusinessShoppers slow return to Christchurch CBDBusiness owners in central Christchurch are anxious about their shops being sealed away from customers behind cordons a week after the earthquake.10 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionDevelopers built on unsafe land - mayorThe mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council. 10 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandQuake aftershocks may last weeksAftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.10 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandRest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.10 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandJolt hits 'skittish' North Island residentsA second big earthquake in three days sent lower North Island residents scrambling for cover.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks rally around quake crisisFour Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.09 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandChristchurch water declared safe after earthquakeWater restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.08 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandAftershocks rock Christchurch residentsWhen the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Kaiapoi ‘will never be the same’At least 22 commercial properties and 50 homes in the small quake-damaged North Canterbury town of Kaiapoi have been deemed unsafe, with its mayor admitting the town is changed forever.08 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shutMost schools in the quake-devastated Canterbury region are not likely to open until Monday, the Education Minister says.08 Sep 06:15 AM
New ZealandCanterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billionThe final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.08 Sep 04:27 AM
New Zealand<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocksAftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.08 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandMayor: Christchurch coping 'amazingly well'Mayor Bob Parker says Christchurch city is coping "amazingly well" with the continuing fall-out from Saturday morning's earthquake.08 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand$2.4m for earthquake trauma counsellingThe Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Paula Bennett says.08 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandEarthquake state of emergency extendedThe state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.08 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panicA golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.07 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandMap shows where to get help in ChristchurchAn open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.07 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandEarthquake cash flows for ChristchurchStricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRebuilding homes could take years - expertRebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.07 Sep 03:10 AM
