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Police name six more quake victims
The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.
'Surreal' moment when no bodies found - USAR
Search teams who were bracing for grim news had a "surreal" moment when they discovered no bodies buried in the ChristChurch Cathedral spire that had collapsed during last week's devastating earthquake.
Brownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildings
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.
Giving families closure worth it - searcher
An Australian searcher who helped remove victims from the earthquake-ravaged Canterbury TV building says bringing closure to families was his way of coping with the devastation.
Jetstar in the gun again over refunds
Teens who struggled to buy tickets won their fight to get their money back after their swimming event in Christchurch was cancelled.
Auckland's chances - we're safer, not immune
Central Auckland would suffer only a few casualties if struck by an earthquake similar to the Lyttelton shake.
Phil Taylor: World's kindness that we can repay
It's the only time I saw a policeman cry. Acts of kindness can do that.
Christchurch earthquake: When the walls fell...
When the roof of the Pyne Gould Corporation building fell in, more than 100 workers were inside.
How to mend a shattered city from the ground up
The intensity of shaking during last week's quake was unprecedented in New Zealand for its Richter magnitude, says an engineering expert.
Paul Holmes: Interpreter's magic hands speak to thousands
What is staggering about the Christchurch earthquake is the way it seems to keep getting bigger.
PM sees suburbs' 'utter devastation'
Prime Minister John Key saw for himself today the devastation wrought by last week's earthquake in Christchurch's eastern suburbs and acknowledged the hardship faced by residents.
Key visits hard-hit eastern suburbs
Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs today to try and reassure residents they have not been forgotten.
'Front page survivor' farewelled
Earthquake victim Shane Tomlin, whose family clung to hope after footage of him pulled from the rubble alive was broadcast around the world, was farewelled this afternoon at a church overlooking the ocean in his family hometown of Kaikoura.
Pyne Gould building search ends, others continue
The search of the Pyne Gould building in Christchurch's CBD is over but work on the CTV, Cathedral and Forsyth Barr buildings is continuing.
Seven earthquake victims named
Police have officially released the names of seven more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake. The death toll now stands at 163.
Half city's heritage buildings at risk
Half of Christchurch's heritage buildings are in danger of demolition after assessments showing they have severe earthquake damage.
Christchurch earthquake toll at 163
Search and rescue crews found two more bodies overnight, lifting the death toll from the February 22 Christchurch earthquake to 163.
Christchurch earthquake: Relief at hand for the eastern suburbs
With the rescue phase over in Christchurch's central city, authorities are working to restore vital services to the eastern suburbs.
Christchurch earthquake: Dad killed just after reconciliation
Jeff Sanft was on his way to meet his partner and two young daughters for lunch when the bus he was on was buried under falling debris.
Christchurch earthquake: Towns give shelter to shaken refugees
Timaru has grown by 20 per cent as 7000 traumatised quake survivors shift down.