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Back to school after Christchurch earthquake
Children try to come to terms with the fear as they return to school.
Dianthe born in Christchurch earthquake
Evert and Maruschke Barnard with their daughter Dianthe, who was born during the earthquake. Photo / Alan Gibson
<i>Latest updates:</i> Christchurch earthquake
Tracking today's events as they happen on day seven of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
Govt sets up fast-track payout process for quake claims
A set of "streamlined measures" to deal with the large volume of claims for earthquake damage is being developed, the Government says.
TV stars visit tireless Christchurch earthquake workers
Outrageous Fortune stars lifted the spirits of exhausted linesmen who have been working non-stop trying to reconnect power to quake-hit Christchurch.
Burglars posing as insurance agents after earthquake
Waimakariri residents are being warned of burglars posing as bogus insurance agents to case homes hit by Saturday's earthquake.
Christchurch's 'miracle' earthquake explained
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake turned buildings into rubble, sent brick chimneys through roofs and knocked homes off their foundations - so how did no-one die?
Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
Quake aftershocks may last weeks
Aftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.
Quake-hit business move into Christchurch hotels
Central Christchurch businesses are heading to the hotels as they relocate in the wake of the earthquake.
Rest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker
The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.
Pupils shut out of quake-hit schools
Some 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.
The earthquake - five things you need to know
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.
Your earthquake questions answered
nzherald.co.nz answers readers' questions on the Christchurch earthquake.
Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away
Residents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.
Top Christchurch earthquake videos
From miracle escapes to devastating damage, here are nzherald.co.nz's updated five must-see videos on the Christchurch earthquake.
Shelters shift focus to returning people home
Welfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.
Last exit Christchurch for earthquake victims
Like many parents affected by the Christchurch earthquake, Kelly Jennings has decided the best thing for her family is to leave the affected area.