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Last quake-closed highway partially re-opened

<i>Latest updates:</i> Christchurch earthquake

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

Govt sets up fast-track payout process for quake claims

A set of "streamlined measures" to deal with the large volume of claims for earthquake damage is being developed, the Government says.

Canterbury still open for business despite quake

Waimakariri gets support after quake

TV stars visit tireless Christchurch earthquake workers

<i>Outrageous Fortune</i> stars lifted the spirits of exhausted linesmen who have been working non-stop trying to reconnect power to quake-hit Christchurch.

Family violence could treble after quake

Anderton reveals his post-quake activities

Rest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker

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.

Christchurch earthquake: Grouse Hotel demolition

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

Avon River contaminated by sewage

Pupils shut out of quake-hit schools

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

Kaiapoi to close roads to 'macabre' earthquake tourists

The earthquake - five things you need to know

If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.

Your earthquake questions answered

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

Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away

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