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Christchurch earthquake: Life 'squeezed out' of city
Christchurch's damage is on par with Haiti, says Helen Clark.
Christchurch earthquake: Teachers warned to beware of unsafe schools
Christchurch teachers are being urged to stay away from the classroom for their own safety.
Christchurch earthquake: Power restored to 82 percent of customers
Only a few customers would be left without power in the coming week with electricity having been restored to 82 percent of households, lines company Orion said today.
Christchurch earthquake: Hopes fade as brave rescuers push on
Officials say 'horrendous' injuries are making victim identification difficult, as the massive rescue effort continues.
Christchurch earthquake: Two minutes' silence for victims - PM
Prime Minister John Key has asked all New Zealanders to observe two minutes' silence from 12.51pm on Tuesday.
Christchurch earthquake: Day 6 at a glance
A round-up of the current situation in Christchurch as rescuers continue scouring the shattered city for survivors.
Can Christchurch accommodate Cup games after earthquake?
It could be weeks, possibly longer, before Rugby World Cup organisers are able to make a decision.
Christchurch cathedral: Brick by brick, we'll return
Damaged Cathedral becomes a rallying point for the people of a hurt and devastated city.
Christchurch earthquake: Scribe made fateful choice
Rapper was meant to be with cousin, who was crushed in quake. But decided not to.
Christchurch earthquake: Ex-soldier from UK crushed
A British backpacker wrote forebodingly of his earthquake fears a few hours before he was killed.
Christchurch earthquake: Amputee just happy to be alive
His legs were amputated in the dark with a fold-out knife and a hacksaw - but Brian Coker is smiling.
Christchurch earthquake: Thousands flee mangled city
Experts believe a good number of families will depart the damaged city - and maybe the country - for good.
Christchurch earthquake: Beneficiary enraged by looter
The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.
Athletics: Silver winner in great Nick
Olympic hero gets his rightful medal and shows good mile form at fundraising meet
Christchurch earthquake: "I'm dying Dad"
A woman phoned her father from the rubble of the CTV building - and then her phone cut off.
Christchurch earthquake: Quiet hero becomes a Facebook sensation
He became an overnight celebrity when TV crews captured him tossing aside concrete slabs like Lego to rescue strangers.