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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.
Re-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody's
Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.
Earthquake cordons remain in Christchurch
After another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.
Jolt hits 'skittish' North Island residents
A second big earthquake in three days sent lower North Island residents scrambling for cover.
Christchurch earthquake victims rip off rescuer
A Christchurch woman says she was ripped off by earthquake victims she took into her home.
Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo
New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.
Building inspectors fan out across Christchurch
Building inspectors and welfare staff have been knocking on the doors of about 3600 households in Christchurch today, assessing the needs of people and property.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 6 updates</i>
Tracking today's events as they happen on day six of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
'Sudden and violent' earthquake in Hawkes Bay
The Hawkes Bay was struck by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake this afternoon.
All Blacks rally around quake crisis
Four Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.
Christchurch earthquake: The Aftershock Diary
Blogger Mike Dickison on Christchurch's week of shakes, in which he found out Eva Longoria was praying for him.
Business steps up to help earthquake victims
New Zealand businesses are stepping up and helping out Christchurch earthquake victims.
RWC tickets held for sale to Canterbury earthquake affected
Tickets to some Canterbury matches for next year's Rugby World Cup have been set aside for those affected by Saturday's earthquake.
What lies beneath the Canterbury Plains? A fault revealed
It is very possible that faults buried beneath the ephemeral surface of the Canterbury Plains may not have been discovered yet.
The earthquake - five things you need to know (Thursday)
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.
Christchurch water declared safe after earthquake
Water restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.