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<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Shock and awe in the South
"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."
City awakes to billion-dollar aftershock
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
Christchurch earthquake: Hidden faultline to blame
The 7.1 magnitude tremor that shook the South Island caused the most damage since the 1931 earthquake that flattened Napier.
Christchurch earthquake: 'It was like a tank rolling in'
They were partying, working, sleeping - then came 90 minutes of terror they will never forget. This is their story.
Nothing stops true love
Kyle Scott and Liz Blatch still had their wedding at Darfield's Oak historic homestead only hours after the 7.1 earthquake.
Army called in as city goes into lockdown
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.
PM speaks from heart of crisis zone
Prime Minister John Key has completed a flyover of Christchurch in order to assess the damage wreaked by this morning's earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Word from the epicentre
Residents of Darfield - the epicentre of the quake - share their stories of what it was like when the big one hit.
Christchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmers
Looming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.
Christchurch earthquake - the aftermath
Photos from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch this morning.
Caravans dip into craters in earthquake-hit motor camp
Craters opened up at a Kaiapoi motorcamp during this morning's earthquake, with caravans sinking up to their axles.
Earthquake claims bill could hit $2 billion
The cost of damage from today's devastating quake could be as much as $2 billion, Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson says.
<b>Christchurch quake: What's working and what's not</b>
Services and infrastructure in Christchurch have been seriously affected by this morning's quake. Here is the current situation.
Christchurch quake: The facts
Read the facts about this morning's quake, Christchurch's faultlines and the many aftershocks that have rocked the city.
Historic Temuka pub damaged by quake
An historic pub in the South Canterbury town of Temuka has been badly damaged by today's earthquake and the proprietor is unsure when it will reopen.