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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: Survival in the suburbs
'I was having a hot dog in the Square, felt the rumble, looked around, and the cathedral just come down.'
Award-winning mother tells of double tragedy fears
As Emma Woods dashed to her son's school in central Christchurch, she was terrified at the thought of losing a second child in nine months.
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.
Fran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuild
It's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.
Christchurch earthquake: City's most valued gems lie in ruins
Christchurch lived in its heritage - grand stone buildings, many of them now shattered by the largest ground shake recorded in NZ.
Christchurch earthquake: Centre of city faces financial collapse
Central Christchurch is facing financial oblivion, a local business leader says.
Christchurch earthquake: Offers of help overwhelming NGOs
Overwhelming offers of help for Christchurch are impeding the systems of non-government organisations trying to help there, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Christchurch earthquake: Area of Sumner evacuated
A Christchurch man whose house was condemned after Tuesday's earthquake says it's fortunate no one was home at the time.
Christchurch earthquake: 'Warzone' hospital aims to prevent health crisis
An Australian army field hospital is set to be turned into a community health centre as authorities work to prevent a medical crisis in Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Welfare centre closed as illness strikes
Misery in the form of illness struck earthquake-ravaged Christchurch this afternoon, with the closure of one of the three welfare centres in the city.
Christchurch earthquake: Levels of liquefaction 300 - 500 pc worse
The level of liquefaction after Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude aftershock dwarfs the amount caused by the original earthquake that hit Christchurch in September, Mayor Bob Parker says.
Christchurch earthquake: She made it to the church on time
A young bride-to-be who narrowly escaped tragedy in the PGC building in Tuesday's deadly earthquake has tied the knot today.
Christchurch earthquake: Still no news of front page survivor
His pained, bloodied and dirt-streaked face has become one of the defining human images of the Christchurch quake and has been published in media across the globe.
Christchurch earthquake: Recovery of bodies from cathedral begins
Search and rescue workers have begun work in preparation for removing bodies from under piles of rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.
Quake last straw for Bexley widow with autistic son
Bexley resident Jen O'Malley says Tuesday's devastating earthquake was the last straw and she can not imagine living in the area again.
Christchurch earthquake: Law change needed to cancel census
A law change will need to take place in order for this year's census to be cancelled, Statistics New Zealand says.
Petrol price rise to hit quake-ravaged Christchurch
A substantial petrol price rise is expected to increase the cost of living for earthquake-hit Christchurch residents in the coming days.
Christchurch earthquake: Victim Support volunteers help families grieve
Victim Support volunteers, many who have themselves lost homes, are working round the clock in Christchurch to provide support to a city which has "lost its heart" after Tuesday's devastating earthquake.