new zealand government says quake to cost 11 bn

New Zealand government says quake to cost $11 bn

The New Zealand earthquake will cost the country up to NZ$15 billion ($11.07) and knock gross domestic product growth down by 1.5 percentage points, the Treasury department said Sunday.
nzealand quake to hit growth finance minister

N.Zealand quake to hit growth: finance minister

The Christchurch earthquake will cripple growth in New Zealand, possibly pitching the nation into recession and forcing down interest rates, Finance Minister Bill English said Tuesday.
n zealand remembers quake dead as toll hits 146

N. Zealand remembers quake dead as toll hits 146

Grieving New Zealanders held church services for victims of the deadly Christchurch earthquake Sunday as the danger of falling debris frustrated efforts to recover bodies.
dark days in nzealand as earthquake kills 113

'Dark days' in N.Zealand as earthquake kills 113

New Zealand warned frantic relatives to brace for the worst Friday as hundreds of toiling rescuers failed to find more survivors after a devastating earthquake left at least113 dead.
world races to aid new zealand quake rescue

World races to aid New Zealand quake rescue

A major operation swung into action Wednesday with hundreds of foreign rescuers, equipped with sniffer dogs and cutting-edge technology, rushing to help New Zealand in its hour of need.
air new zealand boosts stake in virgin blue

Air New Zealand boosts stake in Virgin Blue

Air New Zealand on Friday said it had increased its stake in Australian budget carrier Virgin Blue to 14.9 per cent but had no intention of launching a takeover bid.
air new zealand cuts all black gay kiss scene

Air New Zealand cuts All Black gay kiss scene

Air New Zealand said Monday it was cutting an in-flight safety video showing an All Black rugby player refusing to kiss a male flight attendant after complaints it could spur gay suicides.
all 29 men presumed dead in nzealand mine disaster

All 29 men presumed dead in N.Zealand mine disaster

All 29 men missing in a New Zealand mine explosion were presumed dead Wednesday after a "horrific" second blast tore through the colliery, plunging the country into mourning.

NZealand braces for loss of life as mine rescue drags on

Rescuers said Monday they were bracing for possible deaths after a blast at a New Zealand mine left 29 men missing, as the colliery boss admitted hope was fading with every passing hour.
pressure mounts to launch rescue of new zealand miners

Pressure mounts to launch rescue of New Zealand miners

Pressure mounted Monday to launch a search for 29 men trapped in a New Zealand coal mine for three days since a gas explosion, but the mine remained too dangerous to enter.
underground fire delays rescue bid at new zealand mine

Underground fire delays rescue bid at New Zealand mine

Hopes of rescuing alive 29 men trapped in a New Zealand mine after an exposion dwindled Sunday as tests showed a fire burning underground was generating toxic gases.
poison gas fears stall new zealand mine rescue

Poison gas fears stall New Zealand mine rescue

Fears over poisonous and combustible gases were preventing rescuers from entering a coal mine in New Zealand where 29 men are missing after an explosion, police said Saturday.

RugbyU: England taught lesson by clinical All Blacks

A ruthless New Zealand gave England a lesson in finishing here Saturday, clinically punishing their error-ridden northern hemisphere rivals to clinch a 26-16 victory at Twickenham.

RugbyU: McCaw impressed by All Blacks rookie Williams

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is tipping rugby league convert Sonny Bill Williams to handle the pressure when he makes his Test debut for the All Blacks against England here Saturday.

NZealand should be smoke free by 2025, say lawmakers

New Zealand should crack down on the tobacco industry and aim to make the nation smoke free by 2025, a parliamentary committee recommended Wednesday.