New ZealandParker overtakes Anderton in mayoral race - pollIncumbent Bob Parker is way ahead of rival Jim Anderton in the Christchurch city mayoralty race, according to a poll issued today.29 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandQuake-struck residents threaten to sue councilLiquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.25 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandGovt hopes to have quake land plan by next weekThe Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.24 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandQuake volunteers rewarded with Metallica ticketsStudent volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.15 Sep 06:29 AM
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
