Sport is a big part of Christchurch and the Canterbury region, from its seven Super Rugby titles, to the numerous world beaters the area has produced.

The Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.

James Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.

Images from around Christchurch as recovery and clean-up efforts continue despite the dust and wind on Day 9 of the earthquake tragedy.

More than 300 elderly people have been moved from quake-damaged residential care centres in Christchurch, some without the knowledge of their families, Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) has admitted.

Christchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.

New Zealanders in London have pulled together skills and contacts to put on a concert to raise money for the Christchurch relief fund.

Television personality Jason Gunn says his phone has been running hot and a website inundated with offers to adopt Christchurch families badly affected by last week's devastating earthquake.

Police have officially released the names of three more victims of last Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.

Refugees have left Christchurch in their droves.

Daniel Vettori has put his entire collection of cricket memorabilia up for auction to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake.

Buses will soon be back on the streets of Christchurch.

A time frame's been put on the expected length of rescue operations at some of Christchurch's worst-affected buildings.

There have been 22 cases of gastroenteritis since the Christchurch earthquake.

Workers at the devastated Pyne Gould Corporation building in central Christchurch paused work early this morning for an emotional karakia, police say.

As eight-month-old Jayden Harris is laid to rest today, a trust named in his honour will look to help other children with head injuries.

Execs to brief international investors on damage to firm's Canterbury operations.

The devoted wife of a soldier is among the missing in the rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.

Christchurch people are being warned to wear face masks to avoid breathing in earthquake debris dust expected in winds of up to 70km/hr.

At 12.51pm yesterday people emerged from homes next to the shattered remains of a row of shops in Merivale and dropped into silence.

A feathery find in the rubble of central Christchurch has become a small symbol of hope for an earthquake-ravaged city.

Migrant communities in Auckland are opening not only their wallets but also their homes to earthquake victims.