Christchurch earthquake: Owners may soon return to cordoned off businesses
The cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader.
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Wind worries remain in quake-hit Christchurch
Strong winds that were set to hit Christchurch this afternoon did not eventuate, but residents are warned that they should secure loose roofs and beware of the threat of falling masonry.
Christchurch earthquake: Life 'squeezed out' of city
Christchurch's damage is on par with Haiti, says Helen Clark.
Christchurch earthquake: Hopes fade as brave rescuers push on
Officials say 'horrendous' injuries are making victim identification difficult, as the massive rescue effort continues.
Christchurch earthquake: Two minutes' silence for victims - PM
Prime Minister John Key has asked all New Zealanders to observe two minutes' silence from 12.51pm on Tuesday.
Christchurch earthquake: Day 6 at a glance
A round-up of the current situation in Christchurch as rescuers continue scouring the shattered city for survivors.
Health the priority in wake of earthquake
More than 600 patients have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department since the earthquake, including 164 with serious injuries.
Christchurch earthquake: Civil Defence updates
Main Civil Defence updates following the Christchurch Earthquake
Christchurch earthquake: Plea for micro-chipping as animals head for hills
Christchurch's devastating earthquake has highlighted the benefits of micro-chipping your pets, says the SPCA.
Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance
Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: On two wheels through the rubble
Weekend Herald writer Phil Taylor takes to his bike to view the devastation in Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Morning wrap
Five key stories from this morning's coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.
Media: Broadcasters strive to avoid ad clashes
Television bosses were in complex talks with advertisers yesterday to bring commercials back into their news schedules.
Christchurch earthquake: Hundreds flood welfare centres
Hundreds of people displaced by Tuesday's earthquake have set up camp at Christchurch welfare centres and more are flooding in.
Christchurch earthquake: Luck and loss at epicentre
It's only when you start walking the streets of Lyttelton that the real extent of the damage becomes obvious.
Christchurch quake: Much of city left without vital services
Much of Christchurch is without essential services after yesterday's earthquake with gas, power, water and phone infrastructure all affected.
Christchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualties
North Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.
Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths
The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.
Storm pounds North Island
Coastal residents are bracing for another surge of water at high tide. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for most of the North Island.
Flooding closes roads, severe weather warning remains
The MetService's severe weather warning for most of the North Island remains in place today, and Bay of Plenty civil defence emergency workers are on standby after heavy rain pelted the region overnight.