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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.

More than 900 overseas search and rescue staff now in Christchurch

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: Rescue crews a united nations of compassion

Teams from across globe touched by city's loss toil side by side amidst rubble.

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

More than 200 Christchurch students are being taught in classrooms as far afield as Auckland while their schools undergo inspection and repair.

Christchurch earthquake: $120m shot in the arm for city's first six weeks

Christchurch earthquake: Hopes on the rise before quake hit

Christchurch earthquake: Profiting phonies a 'disgrace'

Charity collection scams, fake rescue workers and email rorts - the Christchurch quake has been an opportunity for criminals and fakers.

Christchurch earthquake: Frail mum tagged for removal by rest home

A Christchurch family had to step in to stop their elderly mother being sent to Nelson against their wishes.

Christchurch earthquake: Skellerup sites get all clear to resume main operations

Christchurch earthquake: Hotel operators in dark while cordon remains

Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.