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Disaster-hardened country terrified
Even in a nation accustomed to tremors, yesterday's massive earthquake in Japan, and the tsunami it triggered, were terrifyingly different.
Christchurch earthquake: Misfortune compounds family grief
Manning teens have lost mother and an aunt and home has been burgled - all in less than three weeks
8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
Civil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quake
Civil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.
Civil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZ
Civil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.
Japan tsunami after huge quake
A devastating tsunami swept in after an 8.9 earthquake struck Japan on Friday.
Christchurch CBD walk cancelled
A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.
Refugees determined to return to quake-hit Christchurch
Hundreds of refugees who fled their wartorn countries only to be caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are determined to return to Canterbury.
Stick to rugby, PM tells Cup critic
Prime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.
All quake-hit homes to be assessed
All Christchurch houses will be assessed for damage over the next eight weeks in an EQC rapid assessment process. All homes will be ranked into categories of damage, then homeowners given a timeframe...
Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'
A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.
Quake could cost $30b - create Christchurch hub
The Christchurch earthquake rebuild could cost as much as $30 billion, but could make Christchurch.....
Christchurch earthquake timeline
More than two weeks on from the earthquake that changed our second largest city forever, we recap the events that gripped the nation.
'Christchurch will shake like a leaf' - quake danger known for years
Warnings about Christchurch's heritage buildings in a quake were given 15 years ago on TV.
Key taps NZX chief to lead Christchurch earthquake appeal
NZX head Mark Weldon is to head the Government's earthquake appeal, raising speculation that he may political aspirations.