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Christchurch hit by more aftershocks
At least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.
Auckland's hot spots spark disaster drama
Aucklanders will be reminded that, like Christchurch, their city is built on a seismic hot spot when Eruption screens on TV3.
Samoa's survivors pick up their shattered lives
To protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.
Optimistic forecast on quake hit land
Things are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.
Govt hopes to have quake land plan by next week
The Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.
Anger at 'third world' quake situation
Dozens of angry residents have rallied in one of Christchurch's worst earthquake-hit areas over the "third world" conditions they are still living.
Brownlee: Quake land damage not extensive
Earthquake co-ordination minister Gerry Brownlee says there are few signs of widespread permanent damage to housing land in Christchurch.
700 aftershocks - and counting
The number of aftershocks following the big 7.1 magnitude Canterbury earthquake has reached 700.
EQC: Settling claims may take months
Two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake nearly 3000 homes cannot be lived in and about the same number are not weatherproof.