My anti-nuclear friends are having a field day debunking my myopic view that a modest nuclear power plant would sensibly take care of New Zealand's energy needs for the next 100 years.

A new government department could be set up to deal with rebuilding Christchurch.

Wine-inspired initiatives are supporting quake-stricken Christchurch.

The chief executive of the NZX took on the job of helping raise funds for Christchurch’s recovery. Then there was that other earthquake.

The Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch.

At times, Prince William's visit felt more like an appearance by a celebrity than a future head of state.

Retired British businessman Ian Foldesi, 64, who lived in the seaside suburb of Lyttelton with his wife Marie, was killed by falling rocks as he walked in the Port Hills near his home.

Concerned families are leaving the city in droves.

No aftershocks marred this day of mourning, held for both those who died and for the sea of survivors all around.

Police have tonight released the names of three women and a man, four more victims of last month's deadly Christchurch earthquake.

What started out as a sombre occasion in the memory of those who died in last month's Christchurch earthquake finished as a rallying call for the city to get back on its feet.

A Christchurch earthquake survivor explains what today's memorial service means to her and her fractured city.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has told tens of thousands of mourners at this afternoon's National Memorial Service for the victims of February 22's deadly earthquake that the city will rise up and move forward.

Prime Minister John Key has spoken of the lasting legacy of Christchurch's devastating earthquake at this afternoon's National Memorial Service for the victims of the quake.

Read other people's live reactions to the moving National Memorial Service for the Christchurch quake victims.

Prince William has spoken to tens of thousands of mourners at today's memorial service for Christchurch's earthquake victims in Hagley Park, 24 days after the quake devastated the city.

Hui Zhang, of China, was studying English at the King's Education language school in the CTV building.

Hifumi Hoshiba, 41, was a student at the King's Education language school in the CTV building.

Betty Irene Dickson, 82, died after the earthquake caused a brick wall to collapse on top of Wick's Fish in Worchester Street, where she was shopping.

Lesley Jane Thomson, 55, was in the CTV building to see an osteopath when the earthquake hit.

Joan Dorothy Weild, 76, died when the facade of 603 Colombo Street collapsed during the earthquake.