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Strong chance of another big shake
Canterbury has a nearly one-in-four chance of another massive earthquake in the next year.
Timeball Station dismantling process begins
It is hoped that any new building that replaces Lyttelton's Timeball Station can incorporate the iconic building's mechanism.
Demolition companies defend pace of work
Demolition companies working in the centre of Christchurch have dismissed suggestions crews should be working seven days a week.
Bogus tradespeople case quake-damaged homes
Christchurch residents are being warned about bogus tradespeople casing properties to later burgle.
Quake victims still suffering
Three months after the February quake, nothing much has changed for some residents in eastern Christchurch.
Looters have 'no conscience or empathy'
People looking for a bargain should be wary of encouraging looters in quake-hit Christchurch.
Sorry, folks, it's not the end of the world yet
Murray and Michelle Smith of Cambridge respond to the "end of the world" frenzy created in the US.
When doomsday forecasts go wrong
US preacher predicts apocalypse starting in New Zealand today but his track record looks shaky.
Do your bit with a quake bond, Kiwis told
Public likely to be hesitant about locking up more than $1000 for four years.
Quake raiders 'vultures feeding on corpses'
Earthquake offenders were "vultures feeding on the corpses of the dead", according to a Christchurch judge.
People power key for Christchurch - Sutton
The new chief of Christchurch's recovery effort says positive energy will see the city advance.
Quake inquests to be held as soon as possible
Further inquests into the deaths of people killed in the Christchurch quake will take place next month.