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Earthquake visit: 'It's John whatever-his-name-is'
Politicians swooped into earthquake-ravaged Christchurch last night, visiting a shelter that descended into chaos at John Key's visit.
Some earthquake-hit workers to get subsidy
The Government has stepped in with an emergency wage subsidy for quake-stricken workers who aren't being paid.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 4 updates</i>
Follow the developing situation on day four of the Christchurch earthquake disaster with nzherald.co.nz's latest updates.
Heritage buildings to be demolished
Two heritage buildings in central Christchurch are likely to be demolished this afternoon due to quake damage, the city council says.
Things I learned from the earthquake
Christchurch blogger Mike Dickison on the 13 things he learned from the South Island's "big one".
Map: Christchurch earthquake - worst hit areas
View a map of the damage caused by Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake and the ongoing aftershocks in Christchurch.
Appeal for info on solo pensioners after earthquake
Welfare staff are unable to contact thousands of solo pensioners in Canterbury and the Government is urging anyone looking after them to get in touch.
Earthquake children to get war zone trauma support
Children traumatised after the Christchurch earthquake will get the same support as those in war-torn Afghanistan and quake ravaged Haiti.
Earthquakes in Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa
Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa have been hit by two quakes this morning but there have been no reports of damage.
Be flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banks
Finance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible with Christchurch earthquake victims.
Key: Trip 'not prudent' in wake of earthquake
John Key has cancelled his scheduled trip to Europe in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.
Supermarket chains count earthquake damage cost
Supermarket chains are counting millions of dollars in damaged stock as they ship in groceries to cover shortages and access lost to distribution centres.
Christchurch tourism open for business after earthquake
Christchurch tourism operators say there is some disruption from the earthquake but most are open for business.
The earthquake - five things you need to know (Tuesday)
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.
Earthquake aftershocks disturb Christchurch
Aftershocks rocking Christchurch have damaged an earthquake welfare centre and forced its closure.
All Black coach likely to lose home after earthquake
All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen and his family face an uncertain future in their Tai Tapu home, after the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake cuts beer supply
It's a bitter blow as Cantabrians toiling to clean up after Saturday's quake now face a potential shortage of Canterbury Draught beer.