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![Tough conditions for search teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Tough conditions for search teams
Search teams in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Forsyth Barr, CTV and PGC buildings are facing a variety of challenges in trying to secure the buildings.
![Christchurch spared from petrol rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch spared from petrol rise
Petrol and diesel prices are on the up - but not in Christchurch.
![Finally - a basic comfort for grim and grimy Cantabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Finally - a basic comfort for grim and grimy Cantabs
For hundreds of grim and grimy Cantabrians one simple pleasure was finally accessible today - a shower to at least wash away some of the discomfort a week after an earthquake turned their lives upside down.
![Mourners thank men who tried to save earthquake victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Mourners thank men who tried to save earthquake victim
Hundreds of mourners have farewelled young father Jaime Gilbert and paid tribute to the selfless actions of two men who tried to save him.
![CTV building owners welcome inquiry, death toll now at 155](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
CTV building owners welcome inquiry, death toll now at 155
The owners of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building are welcoming a government inquiry into why the building collapsed in the Christchurch quake.
![Christchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from change
The Govt is not ruling out changes to Working for Families or student loans as it considers how to foot the bill for Christchurch's recovery.
![Two minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Two minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquake
New Zealanders have paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week.
![Time capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Time capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake
Last week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake unearthed a time capsule under the toppled statue of one of Canterbury's founding fathers, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said today.
![Christchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - police
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.
![Christchurch earthquake: Diary saves Tattoo artist's life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Diary saves Tattoo artist's life
Mr Parkin was working at the Southern Ink Tattoo studio on Colombo St when last week's quake struck. His apprentice Matti McEachen was killed as the building collapsed and another staffer, Bonnie Singh, managed to crawl to safety with
![Inside the broken heart of Christchurch Cathedral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Inside the broken heart of Christchurch Cathedral
A stained-glass window below the shattered spire inside the Christchurch Cathedral is flawless and untouched.
![Christchurch earthquake: Rescue crews a united nations of compassion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Rescue crews a united nations of compassion
Teams from across globe touched by city's loss toil side by side amidst rubble.
![Richie McCaw: 'We'll get this city back'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Richie McCaw: 'We'll get this city back'
Richie McCaw says he knew the quake was bad as soon as it hit but "during the tough times, you see the good in people coming out."
![Bryan Gould: City's heritage another casualty of quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Bryan Gould: City's heritage another casualty of quake
Damage to historic sites an extra blow for grieving Christchurch.
![Christchurch earthquake: Schools all over NZ welcome southerners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Schools all over NZ welcome southerners
More than 200 Christchurch students are being taught in classrooms as far afield as Auckland while their schools undergo inspection and repair.
![Claire Trevett: Humour takes the edge off nightmare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Claire Trevett: Humour takes the edge off nightmare
Residents with no toilets, power or water but loads of sludge can still manage a smile.