RoyalsPrince William to be at quake servicePrince William is set to make a special visit to New Zealand to commemorate those killed in the Christchurch earthquake and the Pike River Mine disaster, but fiancee Kate Middleton will not be joining him.09 Mar 01:10 AM
BDBDBusinessInsurers halt new cover in Christchurch, brokers sayInsurance companies all but stopped writing new cover in Christchurch in the wake of the February 22 earthquake.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt: No post-quake 'ghettos'Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.08 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandBuilding exec: Rebuild could cost $5bn more than forecastThe cost of rebuilding Christchurch could exceed Treasury predictions by $5 billion, a Fletcher Building executive has estimated.08 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandInside the earthquake-hit stadiumThe playing surface is rippled and bulging with patches of sludge. Concrete structures are cracked and dislodged.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM admits figure of 10,000 unlivable houses not officialJohn Key says a claim that 10,000 houses would have to be abandoned in Christchurch was not based on official advice.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad's toughest role - in loving memoryRobert Gilbert is paying tribute to his son Jaime, who died in the quake, by playing his part in a Repertory production of 'Hamlet'. 08 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessEarthquakes speed up broking firms' exodus from Christchurch financial district08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThirteen more quake victims namedPolice have released the names of 13 more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake, including the partner and five-week-old baby of a man who is lying injured in Dunedin Hospital.08 Mar 07:41 AM
ConstructionNo official advice on abandoning suburbs - KeyPrime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.08 Mar 06:20 AM
ConstructionKey's 10,000 house claim queriedOfficial figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information08 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandChristchurch quake leaves its mark on tattoo fansThe February 22 earthquake has left a mark on everyone in Christchurch - and for many, quite literally.08 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandAccess to red zone possible from next weekBusinesses and residents may be able to retrieve important belongings from earthquake-damaged areas of Christchurch's CBD from next week.07 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandCup hinges on engineering reportsEngineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium will dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEntire streets may be abandonedThe land in some parts of Christchurch is so badly damaged entire streets and even neighbourhoods may be abandoned completely. Early indications suggest as many as 10,000 houses will have to be demolished.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appealA Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWorkers led way in Grand escape after earthquakeThe men who led the escape from the Hotel Grand Chancellor smashed through doors, tip-toed down crumbling staircases, and considered abseiling from the 23rd floor.07 Mar 04:30 PM
