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Christchurch quakes scarier than Chernobyl
A woman who fled the biggest nuclear power disaster in history says the Christchurch earthquakes have been far more terrifying.
Trapped in liquefied limbo-land
A new hell has dawned on thousands of Cantabrians - they're trapped in a liquefied limbo-land and cannot leave quake-ravaged Christchurch even if they want to. For many, the devastating earthquake double-whammy...
Christchurch aftershocks: Staying or going?
Norm and Maree Butcher have had their "dark moments" since the February 22 earthquake reduced...
Elderly man may not be quake casualty
The death of an elderly man after yesterday's second big earthquake may not be quake-related, say police.
Quakes continue to hit Christchurch
Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.
No state of emergency after quakes
There will be no state of emergency declared after Christchurch's latest shakes and most schools in the city should reopen soon, but there is also some bad weather on the way for the beleaguered city.
EQC, insurers ask court who should pay quake damage
The High Court has been asked to sort out who is legally responsible for insurance...
Ruined city protected us - mayor
Fifteen thousand homes are without power in Christchurch this morning, roads, bridges and all schools are closed, as the stunned city once again wakes to the destruction caused by earthquakes. Miraculously...
Your reactions: Christchurch aftershocks
Continued reactions to Monday's earthquakes in Christchurch.
Christchurch aftershocks: Hard-hit east residents three times unlucky
Low-lying suburbs face risk of river breaching damaged stopbanks overnight
Personal stories: Tales from the quake zone
Tearful and emotional residents recall the shock of yesterday's quakes.