New ZealandJapan tsunami: Tears of anxiety - and of elationYoshimi Okazaki lost her home and job in the Christchurch quake. Now her loved ones are missing in the devastating Japanese quake and tsunami. 14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo special quake compensation for Chinese families - KeyChinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says. 14 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandChristchurch thoughts with Japan - ParkerChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.14 Mar 05:50 AM
WorldThree injured, seven missing after plant explosionJapanese officials have confirmed a second hydrogen explosion has occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, while a warning of a second tsunami has been cancelled.14 Mar 03:37 AM
World590,000 people flee disaster zoneMore than half a million people have been forced from their homes in quake and tsunami-hit northern Japan, petrol has run dry and supermarkets are empty in what its prime minister says is the worst crisis to hit Japan since WWII.14 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandMum's agonising wait for news of All Black sonThe mothers of two former All Blacks based in Japan feared the worst when Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami hit.13 Mar 11:28 PM
WorldRadiation fears as death toll climbsJapanese officials warned of a possible second explosion at a nuclear plant crippled by the earthquake and tsunami as they raced to stave off multiple reactor meltdowns, but they provided few details about whether they were making progress.13 Mar 11:27 PM
WorldNuclear meltdown 'highly possible' Three nuclear power plants in Japan have suffered failure, with a top Government official warning a meltdown at one of the plants was "highly possible". Over 10,000 people are thought to be missing as officials fight to avoid a catastrope13 Mar 07:58 PM
WorldJapan tsunami: Reactions from around the worldRead the latest accounts from people around the world via Facebook and Twitter.13 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandRelief for family as daughter found in JapanThe Robinson family of Nelson breathed a huge sigh of relief this morning when they finally reached their daughter in Japan.12 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldVideo from the quake / tsunamiA compilation of some of the most remarkable video to emerge from Friday night's disaster in Japan12 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldThousands flee nuclear falloutIt is starting to feel like elements of Hiroshima, Kobe and the Asian tsunami combined.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.12 Mar 07:01 AM
New ZealandMost Kiwis in northeast Japan accounted for - MFATAll but "a few" New Zealanders registered as living in northeast Japan have been located.12 Mar 03:45 AM