Earthquake state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.
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Map shows where to get help in Christchurch
An open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.
Earthquake cash flows for Christchurch
Stricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.
Rebuilding homes could take years - expert
Rebuilding up to 100,000 damaged and destroyed homes in quake-hit Canterbury could take years, a building executive says.
Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise
The Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.
Earthquake - how to make an insurance claim
There have been nearly 5,000 insurance claims made already as a result of the Christchurch earthquake, says the Earthquake Commission. Here's how to make a claim.
Christchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientist
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
Christchurch coming to terms with earthquake
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
City awakes to billion-dollar aftershock
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
Earthquake claims bill could hit $2 billion
The cost of damage from today's devastating quake could be as much as $2 billion, Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson says.