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Christchurch earthquake: Teen survivor struggles with guilt feelings
Earthquake survivor Kento Okuda, whose right leg had to be amputated when he was rescued, cannot accept that his friends are dead.
How we'll pay earthquake costs
Some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure projects face delay or cancellation as money and resources are diverted to Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Barney Rubble emerges from cathedral
A feathery find in the rubble of central Christchurch has become a small symbol of hope for an earthquake-ravaged city.
Christchurch earthquake: Immigrants open homes for victims
Migrant communities in Auckland are opening not only their wallets but also their homes to earthquake victims.
Christchurch earthquake: Owners may soon return to cordoned off businesses
The cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader.
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.
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
Petrol and diesel prices are on the up - but not in Christchurch.
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
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
The owners of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building are welcoming a government inquiry into why the building collapsed in the Christchurch quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Labour of love for a dead boss
A labour of love is taking shape as the employees of Christchurch earthquake victim Owen Wright craft his coffin from the timbers he loved to turn.
Bellringer tells of the heartbreak of cathedral damage
Bellringer John Dunn watched news footage of the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral with an overwhelming sense of sadness.
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
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
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
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.
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