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Haiti's earthquake similar but deadlier than Christchurch's
Researchers explain why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti.
Shaken Christchurch cafe keeps the flat whites coming
Keeping water on the boil is part of the daily grind for a Christchurch coffee maker since the weekend's earthquake.
TV Eye: Quake coverage off the Richter
I write this by candlelight. Well not really. But days after the Canterbury earthquake I'm still shaking.
Sky Tower can take big jolts
As Christchurch buildings fall after Saturday's earthquake, the question has to be asked - how would Auckland fare in such an event?
Aftershocks rock Christchurch residents
When the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.
<i>Garth George:</i> Big jolt shows the lasting power of print
Garth George writes that newspapers are delving deep and providing a lasting record, as our hearts go out to all Cantabrians.
<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resilience
Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 5 updates</i>
Follow the developing situation on day five of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
Christchurch services: What's working, what's not
Find out how Christchurch services are functioning following Saturday's 7.1 quake and this morning's violent 5.1 aftershock
Houses isolated as Victorian floodwaters rise
About 600 properties face isolation as floodwaters continue to rise in northern Victoria, Australia.
The earthquake - five things you need to know (Wednesday)
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.
Earthquake rebuild will happen - but it may not be quick
Re-building Canterbury after the earthquake will happen, but it may happen quickly, says Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling.
Haiti: 230,000 deaths, Canterbury: 0 deaths. Why?
With planning and a bit of luck it's possible to survive a natural disaster without major loss of life.
PM: Consents for rebuild may be given retrospectively
The Govt may rush through legislation to enable rebuilding in the wake of Canterbury’s earthquake, with retrospective building consents.
Christchurch earthquake: Restaurants hard hit
Some of the best known restaurants in Christchurch may never reopen in the same buildings.
Quake already hitting Canterbury retail economy
Canterbury businesses are doing a third less trade than the same time last year in the wake of Saturday's earthquake, latest electronic transaction figures show.
Christchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panic
A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.
Christchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermath
Victims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.
Why the aftershocks and when will they stop?
Dr Mark Quigley, lecturer in Active Tectonics, explains why Canterbury is experiencing so many aftershocks.
Christchurch earthquake: Buildings, residents suffer with aftershocks
Christchurch residents just want the shaking to stop after Saturday's earthquake.