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Catching up with... Xavier Trousselot-Rhodes
Catching up with Xavier Trousselot-Rhodes - the lad who fell out of his house as the earth heaved.

Christchurch shaking again
Two aftershocks have struck 20km west of Christchurch this morning, GNS Science is reporting.

Weather and earthquake-related claims flood in
Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.

Cathedral Square NYE party to go ahead
Tomorrow night's New Year's Eve celebrations in Cathedral Square will go ahead as planned, after quake-hit buildings were deemed safe.

Decision on Christchurch NYE party tomorrow
The decision on whether Cathedral Square is safe enough to hold the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations after aftershocks on Boxing Day damaged buildings will be made tomorrow.

Creator of 'best website in world' dies
Author, contrarian academic and web entrepreneur Denis Dutton died yesterday, aged 66.

Council identifies quake repairs, DHB gives advice
Health services are offering advice on coping with anxiety after violent aftershocks shook Christchurch on Boxing Day and early today.