Stories, tips, advice for Christchurch small business rebuilding after the earthquake.

Prime Minister John Key saw for himself today the devastation wrought by last week's earthquake in Christchurch's eastern suburbs and acknowledged the hardship faced by residents.

Earthquake victim Shane Tomlin was today farewelled at the St Paul's on the Hill Church in Kaikoura.

Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs today to try and reassure residents they have not been forgotten.

Earthquake victim Shane Tomlin, whose family clung to hope after footage of him pulled from the rubble alive was broadcast around the world, was farewelled this afternoon at a church overlooking the ocean in his family hometown of Kaikoura.

People all around New Zealand are showing their support for Canterbury today, by dressing in black and red.

The search of the Pyne Gould building in Christchurch's CBD is over but work on the CTV, Cathedral and Forsyth Barr buildings is continuing.

Police have officially released the names of seven more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake. The death toll now stands at 163.

Half of Christchurch's heritage buildings are in danger of demolition after assessments showing they have severe earthquake damage.

Shane Warne will headline a cast of former cricketers and current sporting identities in a Christchurch earthquake appeal charity cricket match.

Images of the quake's aftermath captured by Herald photographers.

With the rescue phase over in Christchurch's central city, authorities are working to restore vital services to the eastern suburbs.

Green lamingtons almost certainly saved the workmate of a baker fatally injured in the Christchurch earthquake.

Jeff Sanft was on his way to meet his partner and two young daughters for lunch when the bus he was on was buried under falling debris.

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