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Christchurch earthquake: Filipino nurses 'praying to God for miracle'
A desperate plea for rescue by six Filipino nurses trapped inside the CTV building have emerged following fears up to 120 people are still entombed in one of the focal points of Christchurch's deadly earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: Official death toll now 98
Hopes of finding survivors in the rubble of Christchurch are fading as the second day following the devastating quake draws to a close.

Christchurch earthquake: Victim's legs amputated at PGC
A 52-year-old man is in a stable condition after having both legs amputated by a visiting surgeon at the PGC building.

Christchurch quake: Homeowner resigned to devastation
Smashing his way into his devastated home today, Christchurch man Ed Langston appeared somewhat resigned to having lost his house and business in Tuesday's deadly earthquake.

Naming of victims delayed
Police have delayed releasing the names of those confirmed dead and for whom there are serious concerns.

No survivors in cathedral after earthquake - police
There is no possibility of survivors in the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral, police said this afternoon.

Christchurch earthquake: Phil Goff surveys quake damage
Labour leader Phil Goff has been in Christchurch surveying the earthquake damage.

Christchurch earthquake: 76 in temporary morgue - Collins
There are 76 dead in the temporary morgue set up by police in Christchurch and more coming "in ones and twos", Police Minister Judith Collins said as she praised the efforts of rescue workers this afternoon.

Rescuers switch to recovery mode at PGC building
Personnel at the PGC building in Christchurch have switched their focus from trying to find survivors to recovering the dead, the company says.

Christchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economist
An ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake - what they're saying
Christchurch earthquake - reaction, thoughts, pictures from social media in New Zealand and around the world.

Christchurch earthquake: FIFA head sends letter of support
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has sent a letter of support to New Zealand Football chairman Frank van Hattum following the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: No survivors found at chapel
Rescuers have found no survivors at two Christchurch CBD buildings where signs of life were reported this morning, the Fire Service says.

Thieves target home of woman missing in earthquake
The family of a woman feared dead in the earthquake has suffered another cruel blow with her home being burgled while her children waited for news.