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Quake will rank among worst disasters
The Christchurch earthquake death toll already ranks among the highest in New Zealand disaster history.
Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths
The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.
Seismologist had hoped time for large shock had passed
A seismologist says today's devastating Christchurch earthquake was the type of common large aftershock which he'd hoped the city had avoided.
Kiwi, interest rates plunge after Christchurch quake
The kiwi dollar plunged nearly one US cent after today's Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch quake: At least one dead, 30 trapped in PGC building
At least one person is dead and more than 30 are trapped in the Pyne Gould Corp (PGC) business building in central Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: 'Dead bodies lying around'
Residents are reporting bodies lying in the streets of Christchurch following this afternoon's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.
Deaths in Christchurch quake
There have been 'multiple fatalities' after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon caused buildings to collapse, police have confirmed.
Christchurch Cathedral wrecked by earthquake
The iconic Christchurch Cathedral was destroyed in February 22's deadly earthquake, and up to 22 people are believed to be buried in the rubble.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Christchurch
Photos are coming in of the devastation caused by today's large earthquake, which occurred at 12.51pm in Christchurch.
Quake package 'huge weight lifted'
A Govt package for displaced homeowners is the 'first really positive thing' since the Canterbury quake, a resident says.
Govt to help quake residents with accommodation
Cantabrians forced out of their earthquake-damaged homes are set to get financial assistance and help finding accommodation from the Govt.
Brownlee denies telling quake residents to sell on open market
Gerry Brownlee has rejected claims he told Canterbury residents that selling their quake-damaged homes would be the best way to withdraw equity.