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New faultline comes as big surprise to scientists
The Christchurch earthquake took scientists by surprise, as it revealed a new faultline in a territory not known for seismic activity.
Hundreds turn up at shelters to get a little sleep
Hundreds of people devastated by the Christchurch earthquake are staying put in emergency shelters.
News, pictures of devastated city's ordeal travel around world
The seismic shift in the South Island made headline news around the world.
Like a giant hammer smashing a city
After 48 hours - and what seems like countless aftershocks - the mood of the people of Canterbury is changing.
'They're going to bulldoze the whole street'
Residents of an entire street say their homes are a write-off after the land liquefied underneath and swamped the properties in sewage and silt.
Army and police reinforce flood-hit Victoria
Victoria faced its worst floods in more than a decade at the weekend, with 200mm of rain falling in some areas.
The church was hit - we have a spare
Dibley has the redoubtable vicar Geraldine, and Hororata has the Rev Jenni Carter.
Latest news: Christchurch earthquake
The wild winds forecast for Canterbury tonight are unlikely to reach full force in Christchurch.
Curfew continues in shaken Christchurch
Safety first is the message authorities want to convey as many displaced locals face a second night away from their homes.
<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.
Reconstruction could create upturn for contractors
Rebuilding the damage caused by yesterday's earthquake could create a much-needed economic upturn for Canterbury.
Non-urgent surgery cancelled in Christchurch
All non-essential procedures booked in Christchurch for tomorrow have been cancelled as a result of disruptions from the earthquake.
Evacuees take refuge as aftershocks continue
Christchurch Hospital is already seeing a stream of people with minor injuries from trying to fix their houses.
Quake: Emergency contacts
A list of websites where Canterbury residents can get more information.
Christchurch 'like a ghost town' after earthquake
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.
Quake destroys historic homestead
One of the casualties of yesterday morning's massive Canterbury earthquake was the historic Deans family homestead in Homebush.
Christchurch earthquake: Fresh water enroute to stricken city
KiwiRail is sending almost 300,000 litres of water to Christchurch, where around 15% of people remain without it.
Farmers rally after Christchurch earthquake
Audrey Young finds Canterbury farmers are sticking together after yesterday's massive earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientist
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>
Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.
Christchurch coming to terms with earthquake
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
The scariest earthquake of my life
Weather analyst Philip Duncan gives his account of the Christchurch earthquake.
<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."