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Christchurch aftershock: Quake very scary - Mayor Parker
A magnitude 6 quake that struck Christchurch around 2.20pm was "very, very scary", Mayor Bob Parker said.
Map: Where the June 13 quakes hit
A map showing the location of the large aftershocks which hit Christchurch on the afternoon of Monday, June 13.
Tower takes EQC to High Court over Christchurch quake payouts
Insurance company Tower is taking the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to court over how much it will pay out on Christchurch earthquake claims.
Aftershocks' stunning impact
Christchurch has been struck by powerful earthquakes felt as far south as Dunedin.
Aftershock classed as new event
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) is classifying a large aftershock which rattled Canterbury this morning - the sixth biggest to strike the area since September - as a new event for insurance purposes.
Sixth largest Canterbury aftershock
A large aftershock which rattled Canterbury this morning caused stock to fall from shelves and forced some shops to close, but did not cause any significant damage.
Anger over quake zone gardening
There's anger this morning at photos showing council workers tending to a garden in Christchurch's red zone.
Strong chance of another big shake
Canterbury has a nearly one-in-four chance of another massive earthquake in the next year.
Timeball Station dismantling process begins
It is hoped that any new building that replaces Lyttelton's Timeball Station can incorporate the iconic building's mechanism.
Demolition companies defend pace of work
Demolition companies working in the centre of Christchurch have dismissed suggestions crews should be working seven days a week.
Bogus tradespeople case quake-damaged homes
Christchurch residents are being warned about bogus tradespeople casing properties to later burgle.
Quake victims still suffering
Three months after the February quake, nothing much has changed for some residents in eastern Christchurch.
Looters have 'no conscience or empathy'
People looking for a bargain should be wary of encouraging looters in quake-hit Christchurch.