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PM meets families of quake victims
John Key has met people "full of fear" over the fate of missing family members after Tuesday's Christchurch quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Slow, difficult work continues in Cathedral
Police believe up to 22 bodies are trapped within the devastated Cathedral and its spire.
Earthquake toll rises to 145
The official death toll for the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 145 this evening and is expected to increase. Police are gravely concerned for more than 200 missing people.
Jayden Harris
Eight-month-old Jayden Harris died when a 21-inch television fell from a chest of drawers during the earthquake, killing him instantly.
Rolling coverage and kids
'Do you think Ma has a cut on his head?' This from the little voice beside me, as I stared in incredulous horror at the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.
'Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor
"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.
Christchurch earthquake toll at 123
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake now stands at 123 and is expected to rise further today, police say.
Christchurch earthquake: How you can help
There are many ways that you can help in the wake of yesterday's devastating Christchurch earthquake.
Bricklayer's death carries a dreadful irony
Bricklayer's daughter on dad's death: It was "bloody bricks" that killed him. "He would have found that funny."
Christchurch earthquake: Demolishing history
A historic 155-year-old Christchurch mansion was reduced to a pile of dust and splintered wood today while the owner and his family looked on with glassy eyes.
Christchurch earthquake: My 26 hours trapped in the rubble
Ann Bodkin kept up hope during her 26 hours entombed in the PGC building by thinking over and over 'I'm alive. I'm okay'.
Liam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are off
Amid the tragedy and debris it feels harsh to talk about economics and daunting to talk about getting Christchurch back to business.
Christchurch earthquake: City's most valued gems lie in ruins
Christchurch lived in its heritage - grand stone buildings, many of them now shattered by the largest ground shake recorded in NZ.
Christchurch earthquake: Centre of city faces financial collapse
Central Christchurch is facing financial oblivion, a local business leader says.
Hacksaw amputation 'just what you do to save a life', says doctor
The doctors who amputated a man's legs to save him from almost certain death worked in the dark.
Christchurch earthquake: In the chaos, even a hug can help
Looking at what remains of the six-storey building I can't believe my eyes as the first survivor is pulled out.