New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Tale of a damaged cityIt struck in the wee small hours, a rumbling roar and intense swaying that lasted for the best part of a minute.04 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandMayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.03 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: Keep cellphone calls short, or use SMSVodafone is advising customers in Christchurch to keep cellphone calls sort, or preferably use SMS messages.03 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's biggest earthquakesThe magnitude 7.1 earthquake which struck Christchurch about 4.30am today rates among the top dozen to hit New Zealand.03 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: I'm lucky to be aliveChristchurch residents are recounting terrifying ordeals during this morning's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.03 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandNZ to spend $3.5m on Pacific tsunami systemThe Govt will spend $3.5m to upgrade tsunami warning systems across the Pacific, Murray McCully announced today.02 Sep 11:01 PM
WorldHurricane EarlThousands of residents and visitors have been ordered to evacuate an island on the North Carolina coast, as Hurricane Earl swings towards mainland USA.02 Sep 03:13 AM
WorldRescue boats pass many more than they collectThe rescue of thousands of flood victims in Pakistan can be a precarious business.29 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldThe unluckiest city in AmericaIn New Orleans the healing has barely begun for some since Hurricane Katrina five years ago and, more recently, the great Gulf spill.28 Aug 04:20 AM
WorldStorm that found a nation wantingFive years on, Rupert Cornwell looks back on the hurricane and floods that shamed America27 Aug 10:06 PM
WorldAuthorities battle to save city from floodwatersAuthorities in Pakistan were battling yesterday to save a city in a flood-devastated southern province.23 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldTrain plunges into water after floodsSeveral carriages of a passenger train fell into water after floods knocked out a bridge in China.19 Aug 07:30 PM
