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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.
Quake package 'huge weight lifted'
A Govt package for displaced homeowners is the 'first really positive thing' since the Canterbury quake, a resident says.
Govt to help quake residents with accommodation
Cantabrians forced out of their earthquake-damaged homes are set to get financial assistance and help finding accommodation from the Govt.
Brownlee denies telling quake residents to sell on open market
Gerry Brownlee has rejected claims he told Canterbury residents that selling their quake-damaged homes would be the best way to withdraw equity.