nzherald.co.nz answers readers' questions on the Christchurch earthquake.

Residents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.

From miracle escapes to devastating damage, here are nzherald.co.nz's updated five must-see videos on the Christchurch earthquake.

Welfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.

Like many parents affected by the Christchurch earthquake, Kelly Jennings has decided the best thing for her family is to leave the affected area.

Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.

After another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.

A Christchurch woman says she was ripped off by earthquake victims she took into her home.

New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.

Building inspectors and welfare staff have been knocking on the doors of about 3600 households in Christchurch today, assessing the needs of people and property.

Four Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.

Christchurch's CBD cordon will be lifted tomorrow morning if there are no further major aftershocks. The city's Bus Exchange will also open.

Blogger Mike Dickison on Christchurch's week of shakes, in which he found out Eva Longoria was praying for him.

The theft of thousands of dollars of equipment from a Christchurch special needs school has been called 'a kick in the guts' for students struggling to deal with the quake.

New Zealand businesses are stepping up and helping out Christchurch earthquake victims.

The Govt has made $7.5m available to organisations providing social services to those affected by Saturday’s earthquake in Canterbury.

Tickets to some Canterbury matches for next year's Rugby World Cup have been set aside for those affected by Saturday's earthquake.

Nearly 400 homes in Kaiapoi and Pines Beach are under restricted access or considered unsafe as a result of Saturday's quake.

It is very possible that faults buried beneath the ephemeral surface of the Canterbury Plains may not have been discovered yet.