The Chinese Embassy has asked the Government to give special compensation to Chinese families who lost children in last month's Christchurch earthquake.

Most of the firefighters who have worked day and night since the quake have no homes to return to.

Christchurch is getting ready for the return of up to 60,000 residents with 110 schools also set to reopen this morning.

Thousands are expected to return to Christchurch as schools reopen.

Photos from the charity cricket match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

The "Fill the Basin for Christchurch" cricket match is underway, with proceeds going to the earthquake relief fund.

Local girl Flip Grater reflects on the devastation that has hit Christchurch.

Loss of $50,000 worth of goods from a quake home is solved in quick time.

Mind-blowing response after YouTube video shows Christchurch suburb getting back on its feet.

Kiwis' nerves fray after a tsunami alert and an earthquake off Tonga.

There is no connection between February's Christchurch earthquake and the massive Japanese quake, scientists say.