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Peter Beck: Courage remains in Christchurch cathedral
When the tower of Christchurch Cathedral fell in Tuesday's massive earthquake, the people of Canterbury lost one of the enduring symbols of our province.
Christchurch earthquake: Seconds to flee as six floors fall
CTV survivor Mary-Ann Jackson tells of terror and heartbreak at loss of loved colleagues.
Christchurch earthquake: On torn feet, we walk
It is 12.51 pm when the earthquake strikes. I have just finished my coffee, am halfway through a toasted sandwich and my girlfriend has just asked me how my day has been.
Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
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.