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Christchurch earthquake: Diary saves Tattoo artist's life
Mr Parkin was working at the Southern Ink Tattoo studio on Colombo St when last week's quake struck. His apprentice Matti McEachen was killed as the building collapsed and another staffer, Bonnie Singh, managed to crawl to safety with
Christchurch earthquake: Heavy duty
Rescuers and locals forge on with their efforts to save and rebuild Christchurch after the quake tore down the city.
Earthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIER
The economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.
Mayor: Two minutes' silence about 'standing together'
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says people should not head into the central city to observe the two minutes' silence in honour of the victims of last week's earthquake today. Civil Defence says 154 bodies have now been recovered.
Christchurch earthquake: How you're helping
Find out what Kiwis and people overseas are doing to help Christchurch after the earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Pike dad's family loses homes
Dean Dunbar lost a teenage son in Pike River mine. Now, after seeing two homes wrecked in the Christchurch earthquakes, he is not taking any chances with his daughter.
Christchurch earthquake: Shop owner tore out rubble to reach wife
Nothing was going to stop Geoff Hadfield going in to get his wife Natasha as her body lay trapped alongside a dead customer in their earthquake-devastated shop.
Inside the broken heart of Christchurch Cathedral
A stained-glass window below the shattered spire inside the Christchurch Cathedral is flawless and untouched.
Richie McCaw: 'We'll get this city back'
Richie McCaw says he knew the quake was bad as soon as it hit but "during the tough times, you see the good in people coming out."
Christchurch earthquake: Rescue crews a united nations of compassion
Teams from across globe touched by city's loss toil side by side amidst rubble.
Bryan Gould: City's heritage another casualty of quake
Damage to historic sites an extra blow for grieving Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Schools all over NZ welcome southerners
More than 200 Christchurch students are being taught in classrooms as far afield as Auckland while their schools undergo inspection and repair.
Christchurch earthquake: Family say farewell to baby Baxtor
Distraught relatives of baby Baxtor Gowland have spoken for the first time about the 5-month-old's death.
Claire Trevett: Humour takes the edge off nightmare
Residents with no toilets, power or water but loads of sludge can still manage a smile.
Christchurch earthquake: Kiwis ready to dig, knit and shop to help
People from around NZ and the world have offered to help the people of Christchurch struggling to cope after the earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Retailers face future on the fringe
Christchurch's small CBD traders will be forced out to fringe areas like Riccarton, Addington and Sydenham, says one property expert.
Christchurch earthquake: Profiting phonies a 'disgrace'
Charity collection scams, fake rescue workers and email rorts - the Christchurch quake has been an opportunity for criminals and fakers.
Christchurch earthquake: Frail mum tagged for removal by rest home
A Christchurch family had to step in to stop their elderly mother being sent to Nelson against their wishes.