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Christchurch earthquake: Agonising wait continues
The body of Janet Meller has probably been lying in the morgue at Burnham for 11 days - but her partner doesn't know for sure.
The body of Janet Meller has probably been lying in the morgue at Burnham for 11 days - but her partner doesn't know for sure.
Christchurch was last night slammed by its biggest aftershock since the day of the devastating February 22 earthquake.
The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.
Search teams who were bracing for grim news had a "surreal" moment when they discovered no bodies buried in the ChristChurch Cathedral spire that had collapsed during last week's devastating earthquake.
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.
Earthquake victim Shane Tomlin, whose family clung to hope after footage of him pulled from the rubble alive was broadcast around the world, was farewelled this afternoon at a church overlooking the ocean in his family hometown of Kaikoura.
Police have officially released the names of seven more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake. The death toll now stands at 163.
Half of Christchurch's heritage buildings are in danger of demolition after assessments showing they have severe earthquake damage.
Search and rescue crews found two more bodies overnight, lifting the death toll from the February 22 Christchurch earthquake to 163.
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The thoughts of everyone should be with the families of the Christchurch earthquake victims following the change in the search focus today to recovering bodies, says an emotional mayor, Bob Parker.
The Council of Trade Unions is urging Christchurch businesses not to make hasty decisions about closing down permanently.
Earthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee has admitted the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been neglected.
More than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.
Judge Tony Couch has sent a stern message to Christchurch. Behave in this crisis or face the consequences.
The cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader.