Christchurch earthquake: Battle of Port-a-loos in dusty suburbs
After two days of hot weather, the reeking sewage-laden silt has dried and the wind sends its dust billowing out.
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Quake-support packages needed for more than 20,000
Applications for financial support following last week's deadly Christchurch quake are flooding in.
'You're tough and you're resilient', says <i>Man vs Wild</i> star
Adventurer and wild man Bear Grylls, in New Zealand filming an episode of his television series, has paid tribute to the Kiwi spirit.
Christchurch residents share their stories
A week on from the quake, Christchurch people tell their stories to Christchurch Star reporters...
'Refugee city' being neglected - blogger
Blogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.
DHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderly
Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
Residents unable to hire temporary toilets
Temporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch.
Smith: ACC quake bill $370 million
The Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
Devastated by loss of iconic pub in earthquake
James Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.
Band tours backyards of quake-hit hometown
Christchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.
Winds spread dust and odour in quake-hit city
Face masks are being handed out as strong wind gusts lift tonnes of dust as high as lamp posts and spread the smell of sewage around Christchurch.
Police name three more quake victims, toll rises to 159
Police have officially released the names of three more victims of last Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.
'There's always hope... but it fades'
Workers at the devastated Pyne Gould Corporation building in central Christchurch paused work early this morning for an emotional karakia, police say.
Christchurch earthquake: Baby's death sparks trust
As eight-month-old Jayden Harris is laid to rest today, a trust named in his honour will look to help other children with head injuries.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recovery
Plenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.
Christchurch earthquake: Survivor's tale of luck and heroics
In her heart Holly White knew nobody could survive a four-storey building of bricks, concrete and steel falling on top of them.
Christchurch earthquake: Country together as one at 12:51pm
At 12.51pm yesterday people emerged from homes next to the shattered remains of a row of shops in Merivale and dropped into silence.
Soldier's wife thought to be trapped in cathedral
The devoted wife of a soldier is among the missing in the rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.
Christchurch earthquake: Masks urged as 70km/h winds due
Christchurch people are being warned to wear face masks to avoid breathing in earthquake debris dust expected in winds of up to 70km/hr.
Christchurch earthquake: Bell sounds in Parnell as hundreds pay tribute
The single ring of a bell echoed through the Holy Trinity Cathedral, signalling the moment the earthquake struck.