Dita De Boni: More for jittery kids
Many parents are seemingly conflicted about what to tell their young ones in the wake of such an enormous event, writes Dita De Boni.
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Expect 'red streaks' in budget - PM
The Government's budget in May will show the cost of the Christchurch earthquake, Prime Minister John Key says.
Quake bus victim farewelled with music and prayer
A funeral service was held this afternoon to celebrate the life of Christchurch quake victim Jeff Pelesa Sanft.
Christchurch's eastern suburbs 'neglected' - Brownlee
Earthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee has admitted the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been neglected.
Christchurch earthquake: Funeral for Jeff Sanft
Earthquake victim Jeff Sanft was today farewelled at a funeral service at Kerrs Road Chapel in Linwood, Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Service at Westminster Cathedral
Thousands of Kiwis gathered at London's Westminster Cathedral in London for a tribute service to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Fundraising events
In response to the tragic earthquake in Christchurch on Tuesday, several events across New Zealand have been organised to raise money for relief funds.
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
Christchurch earthquake: New Brighton power restored tonight
Residents of the quake-stricken Christchurch seaside suburb of New Brighton will start having their homes reconnected to electricity tonight.
Lotto increases jackpot for Christchurch draw
The Powerball jackpot has been bumped up for this weekend's special draw to benefit the people of Christchurch, NZ Lotteries says.
Christchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - police
More than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.
TV Eye: Pictures tell the story
It's been some week for NZ television. I'm sure I'm not alone in having spent more time, in the last 10 days, watching it than I have all year - that's the effect of quality viewing, or at least television which is irrefutably compelling.
Sumner village 'like a ghost town' after earthquake
Small businesses in the Christchurch beachside suburb of Sumner are without water, but waiting for customers.
Christchurch earthquake: Collapsed buildings on soft soil - QV
The two buildings that claimed the greatest number of lives in the earthquake were built on soft soil.
Christchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologist
The earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.
Christchurch earthquake: Behave during time of crisis or else, says judge
Judge Tony Couch has sent a stern message to Christchurch. Behave in this crisis or face the consequences.
Brian Fallow: Quake levy wrong answer for NZ
Kick them while they are down is no one's idea of how to administer first aid.
Christchurch earthquake: Battered survivor's heart with lost family
Glenn Prattley's broken body is in Dunedin. His heart has been left behind in Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Tots survive 5-storey plunge
Jett Mitchell hadn't slept in his own bed since the September earthquake and was receiving counselling on the fifth floor of the Canterbury Television building when the quake struck Christchurch.