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<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Nation reels from ripple effects
It was the earthquake New Zealanders have been told for years to expect. And Christchurch got it.
Reconstruction could create upturn for contractors
Rebuilding the damage caused by yesterday's earthquake could create a much-needed economic upturn for Canterbury.
Non-urgent surgery cancelled in Christchurch
All non-essential procedures booked in Christchurch for tomorrow have been cancelled as a result of disruptions from the earthquake.
Evacuees take refuge as aftershocks continue
Christchurch Hospital is already seeing a stream of people with minor injuries from trying to fix their houses.
Quake: Emergency contacts
A list of websites where Canterbury residents can get more information.
Christchurch 'like a ghost town' after earthquake
Most of the CBD remains closed off to the general public, in contrast to the outer suburbs where people are going about business as usual.
Quake destroys historic homestead
One of the casualties of yesterday morning's massive Canterbury earthquake was the historic Deans family homestead in Homebush.
Christchurch earthquake: Fresh water enroute to stricken city
KiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to Christchurch, where around 15% of people remain without it.
Farmers rally after Christchurch earthquake
Audrey Young finds Canterbury farmers are sticking together after yesterday's massive earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientist
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>
Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.
Christchurch coming to terms with earthquake
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
Christchurch earthquake - the Herald's photos
The Herald's photographers have captured amazing scenes from the aftermath of September 4's magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Historic Christchurch home survives earthquake
Audrey Young visits one of Christchurch's oldest houses, and finds it still standing.
The scariest earthquake of my life
Weather analyst Philip Duncan gives his account of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake - your photos
Readers' photos from the aftermath of Saturday's magnitude 7.1 quake. Click here to send us your pictures and video
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Shock and awe in the South
"It's a reminder to us all that in the case of natural disasters, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when."
City awakes to billion-dollar aftershock
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
Christchurch earthquake: Hidden faultline to blame
The 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.
Shattered homes to shelters
The displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.
Christchurch earthquake: 'It was like a tank rolling in'
They were partying, working, sleeping - then came 90 minutes of terror they will never forget. This is their story.
Nothing stops true love
Kyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake.
Army called in as city goes into lockdown
A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.