New ZealandKeep boiling tap water, residents urgedThousands of Canterbury residents will probably have to keep boiling water until the end of the week to minimise the risk of disease after Saturday's earthquake.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake moneyAn estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake will have to make a case of "true hardship" to be considered for financial help.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhen solid ground is shaken to mushLarge tracts of silty, low-lying land compounded the effects of the Christchurch earthquake, as whole streets were transformed from firm land to sludge.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents call for help for kids terrified by Christchurch earthquakeAs aftershocks continue in Canterbury, exhausted parents are pleading for help with children too terrified to be on their own.06 Sep 05:30 PM
RetailHeartbreak in the earthquake rubbleDevastated shop owners in Christchurch had to flee as aftershocks interrupted their damage checks.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Inquiry into gastro outbreakTwo families at a welfare centre in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood are battling gastroenteritis with health authorities concerned the infection was due to contaminated water.06 Sep 08:07 AM
New ZealandBig aftershock could still be comingNearly 100 aftershocks have hit so far hit the Canterbury region, and an expert is warning the biggest one could still be to come.06 Sep 07:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake, <i>Day 3 updates</i>Tracking today's events as they happen on Day Three of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.06 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandKey: 100,000 homes damaged in quakeJohn Key today said an estimated 100,000 homes were damaged by Saturday's 7.1-magnitude earthquake - nearly half of all dwellings in the Canterbury region.06 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandEarthquake victims tell their storiesIn Christchurch, everyone has a story to tell. When the quake hit at 4.30am on Saturday, many turned to social media. Read their stories.06 Sep 06:18 AM
New ZealandAftershock forces radio station's evacuationThis afternoon's 4.5 magnitude aftershock has pushed a number of damaged Christchurch buildings over the edge, including one housing a leading radio news network.06 Sep 04:10 AM
Small BusinessQuake-hit workers worried about pay Many central city businesses cannot open until the damage from the earthquake is fully assessed, and some workers are worried about losing pay. 06 Sep 02:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateQuake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares riseThe Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.06 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandMonday's quake photosPhotos from the aftermath of the quake that struck Christchurch on Saturday.06 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandJudge warns 'looters' after quakeAnyone caught looting in the wake of Christchurch's devastating earthquake would be harshly treated by the courts, a judge warned today.06 Sep 12:48 AM
Small BusinessQuake could tip over recession-hit businessesSaturday's earthquake could prove to be the tipping point for some businesses already squeezed by the recession, a Christchurch business leader says.06 Sep 12:45 AM
BusinessEarthquake - how to make an insurance claimThere have been nearly 5,000 insurance claims made already as a result of the Christchurch earthquake, says the Earthquake Commission. Here's how to make a claim.06 Sep 12:00 AM
AgribusinessEarthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collectedFonterra says the earthquake has damaged some milking sheds, but all milk has been collected from its Canterbury suppliers.05 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandStill no water for 15pc of Christchurch homesAbout 60 streets across Christchurch are still without water this morning as aftershocks continue to shake the city after Saturday's earthquake.05 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandPsychologist warns of delayed earthquake traumaThe emotional trauma of the Christchurch earthquake may not surface for weeks or even months, says a psychologist.05 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandEarthquake costs need to be spread - KeyCabinet will today meet to get an early overview of the damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake, and John Key says the bill outside private insurance and Earthquake Commission funding will be large.05 Sep 10:24 PM
OpinionLiam Dann<i>Liam Dann:</i> Disaster forces Govt to spend upOne upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.05 Sep 09:30 PM
