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Christchurch earthquake: Owners may soon return to cordoned off businesses
The cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader.
Christchurch earthquake: Bell sounds in Parnell as hundreds pay tribute
The single ring of a bell echoed through the Holy Trinity Cathedral, signalling the moment the earthquake struck.
Christchurch earthquake: Teen survivor struggles with guilt feelings
Earthquake survivor Kento Okuda, whose right leg had to be amputated when he was rescued, cannot accept that his friends are dead.
How we'll pay earthquake costs
Some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure projects face delay or cancellation as money and resources are diverted to Christchurch.
Tough conditions for search teams
Search teams in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Forsyth Barr, CTV and PGC buildings are facing a variety of challenges in trying to secure the buildings.
Christchurch spared from petrol rise
Petrol and diesel prices are on the up - but not in Christchurch.
Finally - a basic comfort for grim and grimy Cantabs
For hundreds of grim and grimy Cantabrians one simple pleasure was finally accessible today - a shower to at least wash away some of the discomfort a week after an earthquake turned their lives upside down.
Mourners thank men who tried to save earthquake victim
Hundreds of mourners have farewelled young father Jaime Gilbert and paid tribute to the selfless actions of two men who tried to save him.
CTV building owners welcome inquiry, death toll now at 155
The owners of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building are welcoming a government inquiry into why the building collapsed in the Christchurch quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Joe Pohio and Jaime Gilbert farewelled
Earthquake victims Joe Pohio and Jaime Gilbert were today farewelled at funeral services in Kaiapoi and Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Labour of love for a dead boss
A labour of love is taking shape as the employees of Christchurch earthquake victim Owen Wright craft his coffin from the timbers he loved to turn.
Bellringer tells of the heartbreak of cathedral damage
Bellringer John Dunn watched news footage of the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral with an overwhelming sense of sadness.
Christchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from change
The Govt is not ruling out changes to Working for Families or student loans as it considers how to foot the bill for Christchurch's recovery.
Two minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquake
New Zealanders have paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week.
League legends match to aid quake appeal
Former league internationals from both sides of the Tasman will take the field next week to raise funds for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: NZ observes two minutes silence
People all around New Zealand observed two minutes silence at 12.51pm today, exactly one week after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit Christchurch.
Time capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake
Last week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake unearthed a time capsule under the toppled statue of one of Canterbury's founding fathers, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said today.
Christchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - police
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.
Manning family 'hold onto hope'
The family of missing Canterbury Television (CTV) personality Donna Manning are "holding onto hope" that she will be returned to them.