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Christchurch earthquake: Two minutes' silence for victims - PM
Prime Minister John Key has asked all New Zealanders to observe two minutes' silence from 12.51pm on Tuesday.
Christchurch cathedral: Brick by brick, we'll return
Damaged Cathedral becomes a rallying point for the people of a hurt and devastated city.
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.
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.
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.