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Christchurch earthquake: 'This is no place to live any more'
Thousands of Christchurch's 350,000 inhabitants have left in droves, flying, driving, even walking away, with no plans to return any time soon.
Chris Rattue: A valuable lesson from sport
Emotion is fine but cool heads are needed for Christchurch's rebuilding, writes Chris Rattue.
Christchurch earthquake survivor: My legs or my life
Trapped in excruciating pain for hours while pinned under a concrete wall, Brian Coker wanted a "decent aftershock to finish it". Instead, the 52-year-old says his wife saved by alerting rescue teams to his plight.
Christchurch earthquake: Only child's unknown fate torture for family
Jayden Andrews-Howland, 14, was on a bus into town and has not been seen or heard of since last Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: DNA sought to identify victims
166 disaster victim identification (DVI) staff are working in shifts to formally identify victims of the 6.3-magnitude quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Doctors counselled after 13 staff unaccounted for
The co-owners of the health clinic flattened in the collapse of the CTV building were receiving counselling yesterday and expressed their sympathy for the families of missing staff.
Christchurch earthquake: Landlords play hardball with fleeing tenants
Some Christchurch renters fleeing the shaken city are getting little charity from landlords, who are trying to keep them locked into contracts.
Christchurch earthquake: Damage could treble commission levies
John Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Teary visit to ruins a 'chance to say goodbye'
As Rob Cope-Williams looks at search and rescue workers picking through the crumbled mess of the CTV building, tears silently roll down his face.
Christchurch earthquake: Emotional church services
Church services have been held across the country for those whose churches have been destroyed and to pray for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Toll likely to top 200
The death toll has increased to 147, and with more than 50 people unaccounted for, it will be higher than 200, police said tonight.
"Hundreds" flock to Nelson region following quake
Authorities in Nelson are working hard to accommodate fleeing Christchurch residents.