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Christchurch quake: Much of city left without vital services
Much of Christchurch is without essential services after yesterday's earthquake with gas, power, water and phone infrastructure all affected.
Christchurch quake: Fears toll will rise sharply as night falls
At least 100 people remain trapped in the ruins of Christchurch tonight following a devastating earthquake which claimed at least 65 lives.
Send your messages of support to the Canterbury earthquake victims
A second huge quake has devastated the homes and lives of Cantabrians. Send your messages of support to those affected by the devastating quake.
Christchurch quake: Tales of terror from the epicentre
Residents of the town at the epicentre of today's devastating aftershock have told of terrifying ordeals as the ground crumbled around them.
Christchurch earthquake: How to donate
Several appeals have been launched to help Cantabrians following today's devastating earthquake. ANZ launched an appeal and announced it would make the first donation, $1 million.
Christchurch quake: Toll expected to rise from 'NZ's darkest day'
Darkness, rain and temperatures are falling on Christchurch with people still trapped in buildings crumpled by a massive earthquake. So far, 65 people have been confirmed dead with the toll expected to rise.
Christchurch quake: 65 dead
Prime Minister John Key has told reporters that the death toll from today's magnitude 6.3 earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double.
Christchurch quake: Miracle survival tales emerge
Dramatic tales of survival are beginning to emerge from today's devastating Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths
The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.
Seismologist had hoped time for large shock had passed
A seismologist says today's devastating Christchurch earthquake was the type of common large aftershock which he'd hoped the city had avoided.
Christchurch quake: At least one dead, 30 trapped in PGC building
At least one person is dead and more than 30 are trapped in the Pyne Gould Corp (PGC) business building in central Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: 'Dead bodies lying around'
Residents are reporting bodies lying in the streets of Christchurch following this afternoon's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.
Christchurch quake: More shocks
Strong aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch as police confirm "multiple fatalities" after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city this afternoon.
Deaths in Christchurch quake
There have been 'multiple fatalities' after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon caused buildings to collapse, police have confirmed.
Study proposes All Blacks tour of US
An All Blacks tour of the United States has been suggested as away to promote sports diplomacy in a study released today at the US – NZ Partnership Forum in Christchurch.
Faltering start to US - NZ forum
The fourth US - NZ Partnership Forum got off to a faltering start in Christchurch this morning minus more of some of its big name players.
<i>Gill South</i>: For some chief executives, it's more than a job - it's a vocation
Engage your head and your heart, bosses advised.
Man in 'catatonic state' since child abuse images found
A 23-year-old student has been in an almost mute, catatonic state since he was found with child abuse images on his computer.