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Earthquake: Keep cellphone calls short, or use SMS
Vodafone is advising customers in Christchurch to keep cellphone calls sort, or preferably use SMS messages.
New Zealand's biggest earthquakes
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake which struck Christchurch about 4.30am today rates among the top dozen to hit New Zealand.
Christchurch earthquake: I'm lucky to be alive
Christchurch residents are recounting terrifying ordeals during this morning's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
What to do after an earthquake
Read the 10 things you should (and should not) do after an earthquake has hit your area.
Magnitude 5 quake near Whanganui causes damage
Hundreds felt a 'sharp, short jolt' which has reportedly caused some damage in Whanganui.
Double jolts made tsunami fierce
The tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.
Kiwis caught in Vanuatu quake
A NZ man last night told of fleeing his Port Vila office building when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, sending frightened residents and tourists rushing for high ground.
Sean Penn slams Wyclef's Haiti efforts
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has poured cold water on Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency.
Earthquake hits Palmerston North
An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.
How do Earthquakes occur in New Zealand?
Kelvin Berryman explains how the tectonic plate boundary creates faults and earthquakes in New Zealand. Video / GNS