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Christchurch earthquake: On torn feet, we walk
It is 12.51 pm when the earthquake strikes. I have just finished my coffee, am halfway through a toasted sandwich and my girlfriend has just asked me how my day has been.
Christchurch earthquake: Rocks kill quake Samaritan
Owen Wright survived the earthquake to help others. He was killed as he returned to his family.
Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
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
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
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
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
Christchurch couple Hamish and Jess McBrearty have welcomed baby Joseph -almost two weeks overdue - into the world.
Christchurch earthquake: Midwives sought as quake brings births on
Midwives are being sought in Christchurch as the number of premature births rises in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.
'Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor
"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.
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
Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: How you can help
There are many ways that you can help in the wake of yesterday's devastating Christchurch earthquake.
Bricklayer's death carries a dreadful irony
Bricklayer's daughter on dad's death: It was "bloody bricks" that killed him. "He would have found that funny."
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.
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: 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'.
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.