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![Musicians sign on to quake concert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Musicians sign on to quake concert
The biggest names in Kiwi music are lining up to star in a benefit concert for earthquake-struck Cantabrians.
![Quake volunteers rewarded with Metallica tickets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Quake volunteers rewarded with Metallica tickets
Student volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.
![Business owner 'felt like a burglar' after earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Business owner 'felt like a burglar' after earthquake
Lawrence Smith felt like he was burgling his own company, given just 90 minutes to grab as much gear as he could after the earthquake hit.
![Quake victim thanks 'heroes' for rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Quake victim thanks 'heroes' for rescue
A man seriously injured by a falling chimney in the Christchurch earthquake thanks his rescuers from hospital.
![Earthquake: All Black captain's visit lifts spirits of town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Earthquake: All Black captain's visit lifts spirits of town
Richie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.
![Earthquake highlights need to open city limits - developer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Earthquake highlights need to open city limits - developer
Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.
![Christchurch quake: Police stumble on P lab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Christchurch quake: Police stumble on P lab
Police doing post-quake patrols today came across a man mixing up chemicals to make methamphetamine.
![Brownlee: Too early to write off Christchurch suburbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Brownlee: Too early to write off Christchurch suburbs
Geotechnology engineers are assessing damage to Christchurch land and are expected to file their reports next week.
![Christchurch earthquake victim: 'I was pinned to the ground'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Christchurch earthquake victim: 'I was pinned to the ground'
A man seriously injured when a chimney fell on him during the Canterbury earthquake has thanked his wife and "heroic neighbours" for saving his life.
![Big surge in insurance inquiries after Christchurch earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Big surge in insurance inquiries after Christchurch earthquake
Insurers report a surge in inquiries prompted by homeowners' fears they may not be properly covered if a Christchurch-style earthquake hits.
![Work underway on Kaikoura slip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Work underway on Kaikoura slip
SH1 north of Christchurch remains closed following a major slip near Kaikoura on Friday night.
![<i>Planit Associates</i>: Get the CBD back up and running](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
<i>Planit Associates</i>: Get the CBD back up and running
Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.
![<i>Hamish Keith</i>: After disaster comes opportunity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
<i>Hamish Keith</i>: After disaster comes opportunity
Hamish Keith is an arts and social commentator.