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Christchurch earthquake: Scribe made fateful choice
Rapper was meant to be with cousin, who was crushed in quake. But decided not to.
Christchurch earthquake: Ex-soldier from UK crushed
A British backpacker wrote forebodingly of his earthquake fears a few hours before he was killed.
Christchurch earthquake: Quiet hero becomes a Facebook sensation
He became an overnight celebrity when TV crews captured him tossing aside concrete slabs like Lego to rescue strangers.
Peter Beck: Courage remains in Christchurch cathedral
When the tower of Christchurch Cathedral fell in Tuesday's massive earthquake, the people of Canterbury lost one of the enduring symbols of our province.
Christchurch earthquake: Mayoress rallies to help
Jo Nicholls-Parker has taken her role as mayoress seriously in the wake of the earthquake
Christchurch earthquake: Seconds to flee as six floors fall
CTV survivor Mary-Ann Jackson tells of terror and heartbreak at loss of loved colleagues.
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.
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.