1Extended coverage of the aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch at 12.51 on Tuesday 22 February.

2Five thousand New Zealanders in London have held a vigil at Westminster Cathedral in support of earthquake stricken Cantabrians.

3Colonel Gaddafi's soldiers have been repelled by rebel forces as they tried to regain control of major oil towns. A rush of foreign workers are fleeing Tunisia.

4Other news.

5Families of the 29 miners killed at Pike River will each receive a minimum of $190,000 from the fundraising fund.

6Other news.