When Christchurch man Nicholas Antonio McGregor was caught burgling a liquor store on the day of the 6.3 magnitude quake, he suggested the store manager just rely on his insurance to cover the losses.

Business leaders and celebrities hope a global telethon for the Christchurch earthquake will revitalise fundraising.

Moon man Ken Ring has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats.

Philip Duncan goes behind the scenes at earthquake data provider GeoNet.

The Knox Church in Christchurch will join two other displaced congregations to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Sunday - in a funeral home.