New ZealandWind worries remain in quake-hit ChristchurchStrong winds that were set to hit Christchurch this afternoon did not eventuate, but residents are warned that they should secure loose roofs and beware of the threat of falling masonry.28 Feb 08:30 AM
Small BusinessChristchurch earthquake: Govt counts economic cost of rebuildAs the Government commits itself to rebuilding earthquake-ravaged Christchurch, it is looking at costs running into tens of billions with an economic impact that will last for years.28 Feb 07:30 AM
Small BusinessQuake-hit workers to get $400 a week Govt subsidy, PM announcesPrime Minister John Key today announced those put out of work by last week's deadly earthquake will be eligible for subsidies of $400 per week.28 Feb 05:29 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 200 properties evacuated in RedcliffPolice have evacuated 200 properties in the exclusive Christchurch suburbs of Redcliff and Clifton Hills after cracks appeared in cliffs above the houses. 28 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandCoroner: Bodies will be released as soon as possibleThe bodies recovered after last Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch will be released to families as soon as possible and are being treated with respect in the meantime, the Chief Coroner says.28 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandLyttelton landmark held special place in couple's heartsA man who used Lyttelton's historic Timeball Station to propose to his wife exactly a year before it was devastated by last week's quake says he is gutted the landmark has been seriously damaged. 28 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan charged over false rescue team claimsA man who went to earthquake-hit Christchurch and joined the urban search and rescue effort there has been remanded in custody for a month after being charged with falsely representing himself as a rescue team member.28 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandBaxtor 'a treasured baby son'The short life of five-month-old Baxtor Gowland has been celebrated at a funeral in upper Riccarton this afternoon. A family friend said he'd be laid to rest next to his grandfather.28 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandPolice name two more earthquake victims, toll rises to 148Police have named two more people confirmed dead in last Tuesday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.27 Feb 10:06 PM
New Zealand28-year marriage shaken by quakeA distraught wife has left her husband after telling him he did not pick her up quickly enough after the earthquake.27 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Worker thought he was deadAdrian Marsh thought he was dead after he was crushed by slabs of concrete when the Smiths City carpark collapsed around him.27 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Radar points to rupturing of single faultChristchurch's devastating 6.3 earthquake is thought to have been caused by the rupturing of a single fault.27 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandRebuild could make Christchurch better withstand quakes - KeyChristchurch can be rebuilt in a way that buildings would withstand very strong earthquakes in the future, Prime Minister John Key says. 27 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: 'This is no place to live any more'Thousands of Christchurch's 350,000 inhabitants have left in droves, flying, driving, even walking away, with no plans to return any time soon.27 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Only child's unknown fate torture for familyJayden Andrews-Howland, 14, was on a bus into town and has not been seen or heard of since last Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch.27 Feb 04:30 PM
