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Christchurch schools open as refugees return home
Christchurch is getting ready for the return of up to 60,000 residents with 110 schools also set to reopen this morning.
Christchurch earthquake: More victims identified
Thousands are expected to return to Christchurch as schools reopen.
Tsunami warning puts Kiwis on edge
Kiwis' nerves fray after a tsunami alert and an earthquake off Tonga.
Earthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?
Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.
'Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New Zealand
The tsunami has reached North Cape, Raoul Island, Great Barrier Island, East Cape and Tauranga.
Up to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassador
As many as 6000 New Zealanders could be in quake-stricken Japan, says New Zealand's ambassador there.
Civil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quake
Civil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.
Civil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZ
Civil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.
More quake victims' names released
Police have this evening named six more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, taking the total names released to 103.
Hotel may be brought down in 'dramatic explosion'
A decision on the safest way to demolish the Hotel Grand Chancellor in central Christchurch is expected in the next few days.
Christchurch CBD walk cancelled
A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.
Police name 14 more quake victims
Police have this afternoon named 14 more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, bringing the total number of victims police have named to 97. The official death toll remains at 166.
Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'
A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.
Twelve more quake victims named
Police tonight named 12 more people who died in last month's Christchurch earthquake. Meanwhile, The people of Christchurch remain nervous about the future of rugby World Cup games in their earthquake-ravaged city.
Six more earthquake victims named
Police today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.
Missing still being reported - police
Missing people are still being reported nearly two weeks after the Christchurch earthquake, police say.
Rebuilding Christchurch Business - fight on to save precious antiques
A Christchurch antiques dealer is appealing to authorities to help save his valuable collection before his store is bulldozed.
State of emergency to be extended
The national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating earthquake will be extended today and is likely to be in place for some time, Prime Minister John Key says.
Christchurch earthquake: New living hell
Tears flowing down his cheeks, burly Canterbury mechanic Keith Mackie was trying to explain that life's basic necessities have been forgotten.
Residents warned not to take risks within cordon
Residents allowed into parts of Christchurch's central business district cordon today are being warned not to enter yellow-stickered buildings.