An 87-year-old war veteran has likened the atershocks from the Christchurch earthquake to the unpredictability of his wartime experiences.

The earthquake that struck Canterbury may be the fifth-most expensive ever for insurers, according to risk management projections.

Round-the-clock patrols will continue as Christchurch moves into a recovery phase.

Countries around the world should aspire to be as prepared as New Zealand for massive natural disasters like the Christchurch earthquake.

The biggest names in Kiwi music are lining up to star in a benefit concert for earthquake-struck Cantabrians.

It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.

Tracking today's events as they happen on day 12 of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.

Student volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.

The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.

Jade software came through the Christchurch earthquake without missing a beat.

Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.

A man seriously injured by a falling chimney in the Christchurch earthquake thanks his rescuers from hospital.

Richie McCaw was in Kaiapoi yesterday filming an advertisement to help earthquake victims.

Twenty-three people have reportedly been evicted from quake-damaged council flats without warning.