New Zealanders may have a new, locally owned bank to invest in by February next year.

The biggest names in Kiwi music are lining up to star in a benefit concert for earthquake-struck Cantabrians.

Fashion is all about the new, so who are the latest designers to be showcasing their collections at NZ Fashion Week? We find out more about the new generation of designers, set to show next Tuesday.

It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.

Lawrence Smith felt like he was burgling his own company, given just 90 minutes to grab as much gear as he could after the earthquake hit.

The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.

The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.

Richie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.

Twenty-three people have reportedly been evicted from quake-damaged council flats without warning.

Tracking today's events as they happen on day 11 of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.

Police doing post-quake patrols today came across a man mixing up chemicals to make methamphetamine.

Geotechnology engineers are assessing damage to Christchurch land and are expected to file their reports next week.

A man seriously injured when a chimney fell on him during the Canterbury earthquake has thanked his wife and "heroic neighbours" for saving his life.