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Christchurch earthquake: Hidden faultline to blame
The 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.
Shattered homes to shelters
The displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.
Nothing stops true love
Kyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake.
Army called in as city goes into lockdown
A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.
Mayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.
Christchurch earthquake: I'm lucky to be alive
Christchurch residents are recounting terrifying ordeals during this morning's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Family distraught at toddler's drowning
Members of the public found a toddler, aged 20 months, floating in a pond in Nelson's Queens Gardens this morning.