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Christchurch quake: True horror hits PM in terror-struck city
Prime Minister John Key flew into Christchurch to what he says were scenes from a horror movie.
Christchurch quake: Much of city left without vital services
Much of Christchurch is without essential services after yesterday's earthquake with gas, power, water and phone infrastructure all affected.
Christchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualties
North Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.
Christchurch quake: Aftershock 'worse than the big one'
When the shaking begins, my first thought is "it's just another aftershock". There have been plenty in Christchurch since the big quake.
Christchurch quake: Devastating jolt rated an aftershock by geologists
The earthquake that struck Christchurch during lunch hour yesterday was an aftershock seismologists hoped would never come.
Christchurch quake: Fears toll will rise sharply as night falls
At least 100 people remain trapped in the ruins of Christchurch tonight following a devastating earthquake which claimed at least 65 lives.
Rescue in the rubble
Hope amongst the rubble of a collapsed multi-level office block on Madras Street as a woman buried by rubble is dug out alive after Christchurch's devastating earthquake.
Christchurch quake: Tales of terror from the epicentre
Residents of the town at the epicentre of today's devastating aftershock have told of terrifying ordeals as the ground crumbled around them.
Christchurch quake: Toll expected to rise from 'NZ's darkest day'
Darkness, rain and temperatures are falling on Christchurch with people still trapped in buildings crumpled by a massive earthquake. So far, 65 people have been confirmed dead with the toll expected to rise.
Christchurch quake: 65 dead
Prime Minister John Key has told reporters that the death toll from today's magnitude 6.3 earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double.
Deadly quake could be sign of more to come
Today's deadly Christchurch earthquake could be a sign of further devastation to come, with one seismologist warning that it had increased the likelihood of a large earthquake hitting Wellington.
Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths
The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.
Seismologist had hoped time for large shock had passed
A seismologist says today's devastating Christchurch earthquake was the type of common large aftershock which he'd hoped the city had avoided.
Christchurch quake: At least one dead, 30 trapped in PGC building
At least one person is dead and more than 30 are trapped in the Pyne Gould Corp (PGC) business building in central Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: 'Dead bodies lying around'
Residents are reporting bodies lying in the streets of Christchurch following this afternoon's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.
Christchurch quake: More shocks
Strong aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch as police confirm "multiple fatalities" after a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city this afternoon.
Deaths in Christchurch quake
There have been 'multiple fatalities' after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon caused buildings to collapse, police have confirmed.
Reinsurance rates to rise as earthquake bill soars
New Zealand insurers face rate increases of more than 10 per cent for the renewal of their insurance this year, as Canterbury earthquake bill continues to mount.
Two quakes shake East Coast
Two earthquakes have rocked the East Coast area this afternoon but there have been no reports of damage.