Latest fromNatural Disasters
<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks
It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.
Christchurch earthquake: <i>Day 12 updates</i>
Tracking today's events as they happen on day 12 of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
Business owner 'felt like a burglar' after earthquake
Lawrence Smith felt like he was burgling his own company, given just 90 minutes to grab as much gear as he could after the earthquake hit.
Earthquake states of emergency extended
The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.
Concerns over power new bill gives ministers
The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.
Shaking and moving in IT world
Jade software came through the Christchurch earthquake without missing a beat.
Earthquake highlights need to open city limits - developer
Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.
Quake victim thanks 'heroes' for rescue
A man seriously injured by a falling chimney in the Christchurch earthquake thanks his rescuers from hospital.
Earthquake: All Black captain's visit lifts spirits of town
Richie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.
Christchurch earthquake: <i>Day 11 updates</i>
Tracking today's events as they happen on day 11 of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
Christchurch quake: Police stumble on P lab
Police doing post-quake patrols today came across a man mixing up chemicals to make methamphetamine.
Brownlee: Too early to write off Christchurch suburbs
Geotechnology engineers are assessing damage to Christchurch land and are expected to file their reports next week.
Christchurch earthquake victim: 'I was pinned to the ground'
A man seriously injured when a chimney fell on him during the Canterbury earthquake has thanked his wife and "heroic neighbours" for saving his life.
Big surge in insurance inquiries after Christchurch earthquake
Insurers report a surge in inquiries prompted by homeowners' fears they may not be properly covered if a Christchurch-style earthquake hits.
Long diversions around Kaikoura slip
Long diversions remain in place for heavy vehicles travelling on State Highway One south of Kaikoura, after a major slip on Friday night.
<i>Planit Associates</i>: Get the CBD back up and running
Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.
<i>Hamish Keith</i>: After disaster comes opportunity
Hamish Keith is an arts and social commentator.
Political rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake law
The Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.
Christchurch earthquake tipped to lift GDP 0.5pc
The Treasury and ANZ Bank had a stab yesterday at quantifying the impact of the Canterbury earthquake on GDP.
Farmer holding back unruly earthquake river by himself
Rain has worsened flooding on a Canterbury farm where a river has forked along an earthquake fault line, cutting through the property.
Earthquake jolt fading memory for Christchurch littlies
Christchurch schoolchildren have swapped stories of their "holidays" on their first day back from the earthquake.