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Christchurch earthquake: Welfare centre closed as illness strikes

Misery in the form of illness struck earthquake-ravaged Christchurch this afternoon, with the closure of one of the three welfare centres in the city.

Christchurch earthquake: After the miracles, a day of gloom

Christchurch earthquake: World Cup to remain in NZ says Snedden

Christchurch earthquake: Terror on top of tallest building set to collapse

Jovy Servitillo knew she was in trouble - she was on the 23rd floor of the tallest building in Christchurch.

Christchurch quake: Australian 'family man' among dead

At least one Australian "family man" is among the Christchurch earthquake dead and the Australian government has warned the public to brace for more bad news.

Concern grows for missing Pyne Gould workers

At least 14 people are missing from two companies in the Pyne Gould building in Christchurch tonight.

Quake mother's voicemail: 'I don't think I'm going to make it'

A woman trapped in rubble left a harrowing message for her son, in which she said she didn't think she would survive.

Christchurch earthquake: CTV building 'not survivable' - police

Police have abandoned all hope of finding survivors at the collapsed Canterbury TV building in central Christchurch, with a police chief saying he was "100 per cent" certain those trapped inside were dead.

Christchurch earthquake: Miracle rescue a ray of hope amid despair

In an emotional reunion, a woman trapped for more than 25 hours in a cramped, dark space in the destroyed PGG building has finally been rescued and reunited with her worried husband.

Christchurch shaking again

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

Christchurch may need new NYE party venue

Police use booze bus as base for quake work

Christchurch holds memorial service for Pike River miners

Many lose in high stakes game

Canterbury quake may cost $4.9b - banker

A banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.

Thousands of buildings need repair after quake

The Earthquake Commission's stage two report shows thousands of homes need to be demolished or repaired following September's Canterbury Earthquake.

APN Media donates $400k to quake fund

Residents told to check pipes before EQC deadline