The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.

Aftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.

Central Christchurch businesses are heading to the hotels as they relocate in the wake of the earthquake.

The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.

Canterbury's second oldest pub - the Famous Grouse Hotel - was today demolished after being damaged in the earthquake.

Some 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.

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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 second big earthquake in three days sent lower North Island residents scrambling for cover.

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.

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

The Hawkes Bay was struck by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake this afternoon.

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.