 No deaths following quake, a miracle, say New Zealand officialsChristchurch residents are taking stock of the damage to their city following the major earthquake that struck in the early hours of Saturday morning with local officials calling the lack of fatalities a... | |
| Katy Perry is a pillow thief! Singer Katy Perry has admitted that she can't repel stealing pillows from the places she stays all over the... |
| New Zealand quake survivors feel lucky to be alive Survivors of a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand Saturday said they feel lucky to be... |
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| Emergency declared after massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Christchurch New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, was extensively damaged and emergency was declared early Saturday, after a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the city causing widespread... |
| Emergency declared after New Zealand quake A state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island, was extensively damaged by a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake that flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage... |
| Massive quake damages New Zealand's Christchurch city The New Zealand city of Christchurch was extensively damaged early Saturday when it was hit by a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake which flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage... |
| 7.4-magnitude quake hits New Zealand Tsunami monitoring agencies said they had detected no destructive tsunami after a deep earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck near New Zealand's South Island... |
 Light plane crash reported at Fox GlacierA plane has crashed in New Zealand's South Island killing all nine passengers... |
| Nine killed in plane crash in New Zealand Nine people were killed when a skydive plane crashed at Fox Glacier airport in New... |
| Nine killed in minor plane crash in New Zealand island Nine people have died after a light aircraft used for skydiving crashed in New Zealand's South Island, police said on Saturday. Greymouth police Allyson Ealam said the pilot and four men from Fox... |
| Wellington beaten by Manawatu Manawatu turned the formbook on its head with a shock 36-24 national provincial championship rugby win over a witless Wellington in Palmerston North today. Wellington were close to inept against... |
| Kiwi cyclist secures pro contract World track cycling medallist Jesse Sergent is the latest New Zealander to secure a Pro Tour contract. Sergent, 22, of Feilding, has landed a contract with Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack... |
| Man in intensive care The man is aged in his 50s. Michele Hider, a spokeswoman for Christchurch Hospital, said a couple of men in their 50s were seriously injured. One was hit when a chimney fell and the other was cut... |
| Crisis Centre open overnight The National Crisis Management Centre is functioning overnight, to ensure any central government support and coordination that might be needed is available at first... |
| Rail mainly reopened; water to arrive The only stretch that remains damaged is a five kilometre line in the Kaiapoi area. But KiwiRail spokeswoman Jenni Austin says the rest of the line is restored. She says that includes the main... |
| New Zealand skydiving plane crashes; 9 die Wellington: Nine people were killed after a light aircraft belonging to a skydiving company burst into flames and crashed today near a popular tourist spot in New Zealand's Southern Alps, police... |
| New Zealand, the 'Shaky Isles,' dreads the 'Big One' - Feature New Zealand deserves its reputation as the "Shaky Isles," but most are too small to be felt by the country's 4.3 million people.Up to 150, however, are large enough to register, and every schoolchild... |
| Revenue from Pakistan tour could suffer - NZC Justin Vaughan feels that the New Zealand public may not be excited about Pakistan's upcoming tour of the country due to the spot-fixing... |
| Christchurch CBD in lockdown as night falls photos The National Crisis Management Centre is operating overnight to ensure any central government support is available for Canterbury. There has been widespread structural damage to buildings... |
| Farmers help out as milk tankers take water to the stricken city The rural community has offered practical help to city residents hit by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake west of Christchurch this morning. Three milk tankers have been converted into water tankers... |
| Canterbury quake: As it happened The Ministry of Education says it is not aware of any major damage to schools or services in the Canterbury region following today's massive earthquake. Canterbury University is closed until... |
| Quake: Miracle survivors share stories watch A 16-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after his home collapsed around him, while he was asleep in the top floor. Xavier Trouslleot-Rhodes has just bruises and scrapes - a miracle... |
| Schools being assessed for damage, Lincoln Uni closed Monday The Ministry of Education says it is not aware of any major damage to schools or services in the Canterbury region following today's massive earthquake. The ministry is still determining the... |
| Storm headed for quake-weary Christchurch on Sunday Severe winds predicted for tomorrow may be strong enough to further damage already fragile buildings after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury early this morning. Many homes have been... |
| Curfew declared after 7.1 quake hits New Zealand Authorities declared an overnight curfew for Saturday after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, bringing down power lines and bridges and wrecking roads and... |
| New Zealand plane crash kills nine New Zealand .The aircraft, carrying a party of skydivers and tourists, crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Fox Glacier airport on the west coast of the South Island, police said... |
| Christchurch hit by earthquake Earthquake strikes Christchurch in New Zealand State of emergency declared after earthquake with magnitude of 7.0 strikes 19 miles west of... |
| 9 killed in New Zealand skydiving plane crash W ELLINGTON, New Zealand — A light aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in flames Saturday near a popular tourist spot in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, killing nine people including four... |
| Irish man killed in New Zealand skydiving crash The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family of a 26-year-old Irishman who was killed in a New Zealand plane crash.It is understood that Patrick Byrne from Gorey... |
| Detour routes operating well There are 50 percent fewer cars than usual on the road in Auckland tonight, with a key part of the motorway system closed.The southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway were closed at five o'clock... |
| Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand's South Island A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there were so far no deaths and only... |
| Embassy to ensure safety of UAE students in New Zealand Sep 4, 2010 - 11:48 - Canberra, 4 Sept. 2010 (WAM) - The UAE embassy in Canberra has set up an operations room to directly monitor situation of UAE students in New Zealand following the powerful... |
| Nine killed in New Zealand tourist spot plane crash WELLINGTON (AFP) – Nine people, including four foreigners, were killed when a skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames at a popular New Zealand tourist spot Saturday, officials said. ... |
| [09/04] 9 killed in New Zealand skydiving plane crash WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A light aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in flames Saturday near a popular tourist spot in New Zealand's Southern Alps, killing nine people including four foreign... |
| [09/04] Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand's South Island WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there... |
| Curfew imposed in quake-hit Christchurch An overnight curfew has been imposed in New Zealand South Island's central Christchurch and Kaiapoi following the major earthquake that rocked the region early Saturday.The 7.1-magnitude quake... |
| 5 New Zealanders, 4 foreigners killed in plane crash in NZ's South Island Police confirmed that nine people were killed in a plane crash at Fox Glacier in New Zealand' s South Island on Saturday.The accident happened at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday when the plane, carrying a... |
| New Zealand Quake Causes 'Significant' Damage A car damaged by rubble from a building is seen following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in central Christchurch, New Zealand, early Saturday, Sept. 4,... |
| Overnight curfew declared in quake-hit New Zealand PHOTO Authorities declared an overnight curfew for Saturday after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, bringing down power lines and bridges and wrecking roads and... |
| Massive quake rocks Christchurch Buildings crumbled, roads buckled and shattered glass showered the streets of Christchurch on Saturday when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand's second-largest city.Officials said it... |
| Only two injured as quake smashes New Zealand city Building rubble is strewn across the street from damaged buildings in the city centre after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 30km west of Christchurch, New... |
| Weather the next threat after earthquake LATEST: Severe winds forecast tomorrow may be strong enough to further damage already fragile buildings after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury early this morning. Many homes have been... |
| 'My friend saved me' - quake survivor Relevant offers A Christchurch woman said a friend saved her life when he pulled her from her bed as the wall of her house collapsed this morning. St Albans woman Marsha Witehira... |
| Canterbury quake damage put at $2 bln: Key Saturday, 4 September 2010, 6:55 pm Article: Businesswire Earthquake damage in Canterbury put at $2 bln, says PM KeySept. 4 (BusinessDesk) – Damage from Canterbury’s 7.1 magnitude... |
| Powerful Earthquake Rattles New Zealand Damaged buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit 30km west of the southern city, causing widespread damage, with two reports of serious injuries. Photo by EPA/... |
