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 ZealandKaiapoi sewerage damage could take a year to fixSewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.28 Sep 11:27 PM
Small BusinessUp to 150 businesses failing after quakeAbout 150 small businesses are failing following the Christchurch earthquake, many of them in the retail and hospitality sectors, the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce says.27 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandMore quakes shake ChristchurchThere has been more earthquake activity in Canterbury this morning and overnight with eight strong aftershocks continuing to rattle the region.26 Sep 12:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch hit by more aftershocksAt least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.25 Sep 08:43 AM
New ZealandOptimistic forecast on quake hit landThings are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.24 Sep 05:30 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 ZealandAnger at 'third world' quake situationDozens of angry residents have rallied in one of Christchurch's worst earthquake-hit areas over the "third world" conditions they are still living.22 Sep 01:04 AM