Some earthquake-hit workers to get subsidy
The Government has stepped in with an emergency wage subsidy for quake-stricken workers who aren't being paid.
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Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 4 updates</i>
Follow the developing situation on day four of the Christchurch earthquake disaster with nzherald.co.nz's latest updates.
Christchurch quake leaves hockey grounds in ruins
Canterbury's home of hockey, Porritt Park, may never host another game, with earthquake damage repairs to cost up to $8m.
Heritage buildings to be demolished
Two heritage buildings in central Christchurch are likely to be demolished this afternoon due to quake damage, the city council says.
Things I learned from the earthquake
Christchurch blogger Mike Dickison on the 13 things he learned from the South Island's "big one".
Rebuilding homes could take years - expert
Rebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.
Map: Christchurch earthquake - worst hit areas
View a map of the damage caused by Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake and the ongoing aftershocks in Christchurch.
SPY: Too nice for TV?
Natural disasters can bring out the best and worst in people - Rachel Glucina has seen all sorts of love flying between the major news networks.
Appeal for info on solo pensioners after earthquake
Welfare staff are unable to contact thousands of solo pensioners in Canterbury and the Government is urging anyone looking after them to get in touch.
Earthquake children to get war zone trauma support
Children traumatised after the Christchurch earthquake will get the same support as those in war-torn Afghanistan and quake ravaged Haiti.
Be flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banks
Finance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible with Christchurch earthquake victims.
Key: Trip 'not prudent' in wake of earthquake
John Key has cancelled his scheduled trip to Europe in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.
Supermarket chains count earthquake damage cost
Supermarket chains are counting millions of dollars in damaged stock as they ship in groceries to cover shortages and access lost to distribution centres.
Christchurch tourism open for business after earthquake
Christchurch tourism operators say there is some disruption from the earthquake but most are open for business.
The earthquake - five things you need to know (Tuesday)
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.
NZ dollar rises as anxiety eases, eyes on Australia
The New Zealand dollar opened firmer this morning as anxiety about the global economy eased.
Earthquake aftershocks disturb Christchurch
Aftershocks rocking Christchurch have damaged an earthquake welfare centre and forced its closure.
All Black coach likely to lose home after earthquake
All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen and his family face an uncertain future in their Tai Tapu home, after the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake cuts beer supply
It's a bitter blow as Cantabrians toiling to clean up after Saturday's quake now face a potential shortage of Canterbury Draught beer.
Fault lay quiet for at least 16,000 years
The fault that ruptured the surface of Canterbury paddocks and produced the magnitude 7.1 earthquake has been quiet for at least 16,000 years.
Student army takes to the streets after the Christchurch earthquake
Students are using social networking skills to pull together a volunteer army of more than 1300.