Researchers explain why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti.

Keeping water on the boil is part of the daily grind for a Christchurch coffee maker since the weekend's earthquake.

Garth George writes that newspapers are delving deep and providing a lasting record, as our hearts go out to all Cantabrians.

As Christchurch buildings fall after Saturday's earthquake, the question has to be asked - how would Auckland fare in such an event?

When the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.

Peter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.

Follow the developing situation on day five of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.

Find out how Christchurch services are functioning following Saturday's 7.1 quake and this morning's violent 5.1 aftershock

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.

Re-building Canterbury after the earthquake will happen, but it may happen quickly, says Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling.

With planning and a bit of luck it's possible to survive a natural disaster without major loss of life.

The Govt may rush through legislation to enable rebuilding in the wake of Canterbury’s earthquake, with retrospective building consents.

Some of the best known restaurants in Christchurch may never reopen in the same buildings.

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.

A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.

Victims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.

Dr Mark Quigley, lecturer in Active Tectonics, explains why Canterbury is experiencing so many aftershocks.

Christchurch residents just want the shaking to stop after Saturday's earthquake.