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<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Nation reels from ripple effects
It was the earthquake New Zealanders have been told for years to expect. And Christchurch got it.
It was the earthquake New Zealanders have been told for years to expect. And Christchurch got it.
Rebuilding the damage caused by yesterday's earthquake could create a much-needed economic upturn for Canterbury.
All non-essential procedures booked in Christchurch for tomorrow have been cancelled as a result of disruptions from the earthquake.
Christchurch Hospital is already seeing a stream of people with minor injuries from trying to fix their houses.
A list of websites where Canterbury residents can get more information.
Most of the CBD remains closed off to the general public, in contrast to the outer suburbs where people are going about business as usual.
One of the casualties of yesterday morning's massive Canterbury earthquake was the historic Deans family homestead in Homebush.
KiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to Christchurch, where around 15% of people remain without it.
Audrey Young finds Canterbury farmers are sticking together after yesterday's massive earthquake.
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan gives his account of the Christchurch earthquake.
"It's a reminder to us all that in the case of natural disasters, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when."
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
They were partying, working, sleeping - then came 90 minutes of terror they will never forget. This is their story.
Kyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake.
The 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.
The displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.
A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.