New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Soccer teen's bravery wins recognition from Liverpool16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRWC: Bulk of finals matches to be played in AucklandMost of the seven RWC matches pulled from quake-damaged AMI Stadium are set to be moved to the North Island, despite the Government's desire to keep all the pool games in the South Island.16 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMany 'gutted' by RWC call - Mayor Christchurch had been set to host two quarterfinals and five group-stage games but, after a meeting with International Rugby Board officials today, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced the city would no longer have that role.16 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandPM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecastersThe Prime Minister's chief science adviser today hit out at earthquake forecasters such as Ken Ring, saying no one can predict when a quake will strike. 16 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessChristchurch loses all RWC gamesChristchurch has been stripped of its seven Rugby World Cup matches due to damage at AMI Stadium following last month’s earthquake, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has announced with "great regret".16 Mar 02:37 AM
WorldSmoke rising from stricken plantSmoke is billowing from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japanese media report, after the Government assured a fire that broke out at one of the plant's reactors earlier today was under control.16 Mar 01:59 AM
WorldFire at nuclear plant now 'invisible'The latest fire to break out at a quake-hit Japanese nuclear power plant is under control, with the government saying the "fire and smoke is now invisible and it appears to have gone out of its own accord," following a report from the plant16 Mar 12:15 AM
BusinessRWC: Fate of Christchurch games expected todayAn announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected at15 Mar 11:43 PM
WorldHeroes of Fukushima - 50 remain at DaiichiA group of workers - dubbed the Fukushima 50 - are working around the clock at the crippled nuclear complex to save Japan from a national..15 Mar 11:32 PM
BusinessKey holds out hope for Christchurch RWC matchesChristchurch's AMI stadium could be capable of hosting Rugby World Cup matches, Prime Minister John Key said today as the Government studied reports on damage caused by the February 22 earthquake.15 Mar 02:45 AM
BusinessPM should 'come clean' over RWC in Christchurch John Key should just tell people the truth about what he knows of Christchurch's chances of hosting the RWC, says opposition leader Phil Goff.14 Mar 10:30 PM
BusinessChristchurch to be stripped of RWC games - reportA secret report into the state of Christchurch's AMI Stadium reportedly reveals it won't be able to host RWC games, a British news website says.14 Mar 08:35 PM
