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.
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Shattered homes to shelters
The displaced of Christchurch were last night in makeshift shelters across the city, fearful of waking up again to more violent tremors.
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.
Canterbury quake may have been on 'new' fault line
Geologists say today's earthquake had an epicentre 10km south-east of Darfield, but so far they have not been able to link it to a known fault line.
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.
Christchurch earthquake: Tale of a damaged city
It struck in the wee small hours, a rumbling roar and intense swaying that lasted for the best part of a minute.
Mayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.
Earthquake: Keep cellphone calls short, or use SMS
Vodafone is advising customers in Christchurch to keep cellphone calls sort, or preferably use SMS messages.