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Christchurch shaking again
Two aftershocks have struck 20km west of Christchurch this morning, GNS Science is reporting.
Weather and earthquake-related claims flood in
Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.
Cathedral Square NYE party to go ahead
Tomorrow night's New Year's Eve celebrations in Cathedral Square will go ahead as planned, after quake-hit buildings were deemed safe.
Predatory offer targets investors
Mum-and-dad shareholders in NZ's top listed companies are the target of a predatory offer to buy shares for much less than they are worth.
Decision on Christchurch NYE party tomorrow
The decision on whether Cathedral Square is safe enough to hold the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations after aftershocks on Boxing Day damaged buildings will be made tomorrow.
Creator of 'best website in world' dies
Author, contrarian academic and web entrepreneur Denis Dutton died yesterday, aged 66.
Council identifies quake repairs, DHB gives advice
Health services are offering advice on coping with anxiety after violent aftershocks shook Christchurch on Boxing Day and early today.
150 claims after swarm of quakes
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has received 150 new claims following the latest swarm of aftershocks to hit Christchurch and is treating them as a separate earthquake.
Christchurch reopens after quakes
Most of central Christchurch has been reopened to business after yesterday's cluster of aftershocks caused part of the CBD to cordoned off. Quakes continued to hit the city overnight.
'Explosive' aftershocks hit weary city
A series of explosive aftershocks near central Christchurch collapsed walls, trapped people in buildings and cut power yesterday.
'Significant number' of buildings damaged in aftershocks
Fire crews in Christchurch are inspecting buildings damaged by today's series of aftershocks.
Your reaction to the aftershock
Reports and photos of the magnitude 4.9 earthquake from Twitter and Facebook.
Family baffled over toxic Christmas Day attack
Police say yesterday's toxic attack on a Christchurch home was deliberate as the vial couldn't have been thrown from the road.
Family home after toxic attack
A Christchurch family is back home following an attack early today in which a toxic substance was thrown through the window of their house. Six of them were hospitalised for breathing problems and irritation to the eyes and ears.
Canterbury farewells destructive year
Residents in the street worst affected by September's earthquake may spend another two Christmases waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
Extradition request for wanted man
A formal extradition request has been made to the Kenyan Government for a man accused of the alleged attempted murder of his estranged wife and the murder of her friend in Christchurch last year.