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PM meets families of quake victims

John Key has met people "full of fear" over the fate of missing family members after Tuesday's Christchurch quake.

Wheelbarrows needed in Christchurch - volunteers

Christchurch earthquake: Lyttelton rallies for those in need

Free massages, hotel chocolate, coffee and music were all part of the mix on the sports field at Lyttelton Primary School, an area which is affectionately known as "the grassy" by residents in the port town.

Christchurch earthquake: Slow, difficult work continues in Cathedral

Police believe up to 22 bodies are trapped within the devastated Cathedral and its spire.

Earthquake toll rises to 145

The official death toll for the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 145 this evening and is expected to increase. Police are gravely concerned for more than 200 missing people.

Health the priority in wake of earthquake

More than 600 patients have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department since the earthquake, including 164 with serious injuries.

Rolling coverage and kids

'Do you think Ma has a cut on his head?' This from the little voice beside me, as I stared in incredulous horror at the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: Bundle of joy amid turmoil

Christchurch couple Hamish and Jess McBrearty have welcomed baby Joseph -almost two weeks overdue - into the world.

Judge takes hard line with accused earthquake offenders

A stream of accused offenders arrested in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake appeared before a makeshift court in Christchurch today.

Blessing over earthquake bodies at Burnham

Navy ship heads for Wellington to stock up on earthquake supplies

Christchurch earthquake: Midwives sought as quake brings births on

Midwives are being sought in Christchurch as the number of premature births rises in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.

'Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor

"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.

Christchurch earthquake toll at 123

The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake now stands at 123 and is expected to rise further today, police say.

Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance

Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: Truckie in tunnel when quake hit

Pressure on finance firms

Pyne Gould delays result