EconomyPaying for Christchurch: Uncle Bob wants youThe Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch. 19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJapanese in NZ desperate to extend visasVisiting Japanese citizens are worried about returning home and are seeking ways to extend their stay.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldA lonely drive north along the highway to desolationWeekend Herald reporter Michael Dickison grew up in Japan and speaks the language fluently. After last week's earthquake he returned and filed this account of his odyssey through the ravaged countryside of his other homeland...18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionChristchurch survivor: 'Lucky. It's a word I've been hearing a lot lately'A Christchurch earthquake survivor explains what today's memorial service means to her and her fractured city.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWe will mourn together - BrownleeDave Dobbyn, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra will perform to a crowd of tens of thousands expected to gather for today's National Memorial Service at Harley Park today.17 Mar 09:27 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Snow adds to difficulties for NZ rescue teamFreezing temperatures accompany hunt for survivors in devastated coastal town17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJapan tsunami: Kiwis urged to escape possible catastropheJapan says crisis stabilised but others say 'worse than Chernobyl'17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake death toll expected to climb to 182As police release more names of people who died in Christchurch's devastating earthquake, they say the toll is likely to be 182 but it could take months for the last bodies to be identified.17 Mar 06:55 AM
BDBDEconomyQuake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDPThis year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.17 Mar 01:30 AM