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Japan tsunami: Tears of anxiety - and of elation
Yoshimi Okazaki lost her home and job in the Christchurch quake. Now her loved ones are missing in the devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.
No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key
Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.
Christchurch thoughts with Japan - Parker
Christchurch 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.
Instant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergency
The excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.
Royal inquiry into Christchurch quake building collapses
Prime Minister John Key says there will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of many of Christchurch's inner city buildings during the February 22 earthquake, six more victims of which have been named.
Richie McCaw among mourners for Crusaders quake victim
All Black captain Richie McCaw and two of the Crusaders horsemen have led a guard of honour to farewell earthquake victim and Crusaders boardmember Philip McDonald.
China wants extra compensation for Christchurch quake victims
The Chinese Embassy has asked the Government to give special compensation to Chinese families who lost children in last month's Christchurch earthquake.
Canterbury: Back down South
Supporting tourism in Canterbury will help Christchurch get through bad times.
Christchurch firefighters among hardest-hit by loss of homes
Most of the firefighters who have worked day and night since the quake have no homes to return to.
Christchurch schools open as refugees return home
Christchurch is getting ready for the return of up to 60,000 residents with 110 schools also set to reopen this morning.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rebuild from disaster with the click of a mouse
Technology to "print" a complete house is just around the corner.
Christchurch earthquake: More victims identified
Thousands are expected to return to Christchurch as schools reopen.
Siwen Huo
Siwen Huo, 28, from China was described as being like a daughter to the Allerby family whom she stayed with when she arrived in New Zealand in 2002.
Wine: The vintner's luck
Some of our most experienced wine entrepreneurs are among New Zealand's richest people.