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![PM meets families of quake victims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
PM meets families of quake victims
John Key has met people "full of fear" over the fate of missing family members after Tuesday's Christchurch quake.
![Christchurch earthquake: Lyttelton rallies for those in need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Lyttelton rallies for those in need
Free massages, hotel chocolate, coffee and music were all part of the mix on the sports field at Lyttelton Primary School, an area which is affectionately known as "the grassy" by residents in the port town.
![Earthquake toll rises to 145](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Earthquake toll rises to 145
The official death toll for the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 145 this evening and is expected to increase. Police are gravely concerned for more than 200 missing people.
![Health the priority in wake of earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Health the priority in wake of earthquake
More than 600 patients have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department since the earthquake, including 164 with serious injuries.
![Christchurch earthquake: Bundle of joy amid turmoil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Bundle of joy amid turmoil
Christchurch couple Hamish and Jess McBrearty have welcomed baby Joseph -almost two weeks overdue - into the world.
![Christchurch earthquake toll at 123](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake toll at 123
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake now stands at 123 and is expected to rise further today, police say.
![Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance
Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.
![Christchurch earthquake: Prayers for missing students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Prayers for missing students
Families of 27 Japanese students thought to be buried beneath the flattened CTV building are praying for a miracle.
![Liam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Liam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are off
Amid the tragedy and debris it feels harsh to talk about economics and daunting to talk about getting Christchurch back to business.
![Christchurch earthquake: My 26 hours trapped in the rubble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: My 26 hours trapped in the rubble
Ann Bodkin kept up hope during her 26 hours entombed in the PGC building by thinking over and over 'I'm alive. I'm okay'.
![Christchurch earthquake: On two wheels through the rubble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: On two wheels through the rubble
Weekend Herald writer Phil Taylor takes to his bike to view the devastation in Christchurch.
![Christchurch earthquake: Freed office worker tells of utter relief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Freed office worker tells of utter relief
The woman who rang her son to say goodbye as she lay trapped in the PGC building for 24 hours has spoken about her ordeal.
![Christchurch earthquake: In the chaos, even a hug can help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: In the chaos, even a hug can help
Looking at what remains of the six-storey building I can't believe my eyes as the first survivor is pulled out.