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Smith: ACC quake bill $370 million
The Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.
Devastated by loss of iconic pub in earthquake
James Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.
Band tours backyards of quake-hit hometown
Christchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.
Winds spread dust and odour in quake-hit city
Face masks are being handed out as strong wind gusts lift tonnes of dust as high as lamp posts and spread the smell of sewage around Christchurch.
Police name three more quake victims, toll rises to 159
Police have officially released the names of three more victims of last Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.
'There's always hope... but it fades'
Workers at the devastated Pyne Gould Corporation building in central Christchurch paused work early this morning for an emotional karakia, police say.
Christchurch earthquake: Baby's death sparks trust
As eight-month-old Jayden Harris is laid to rest today, a trust named in his honour will look to help other children with head injuries.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recovery
Plenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.
Christchurch earthquake: Survivor's tale of luck and heroics
In her heart Holly White knew nobody could survive a four-storey building of bricks, concrete and steel falling on top of them.
Christchurch earthquake: Masks urged as 70km/h winds due
Christchurch people are being warned to wear face masks to avoid breathing in earthquake debris dust expected in winds of up to 70km/hr.
Christchurch earthquake: Country together as one at 12:51pm
At 12.51pm yesterday people emerged from homes next to the shattered remains of a row of shops in Merivale and dropped into silence.
Christchurch earthquake: Teen survivor struggles with guilt feelings
Earthquake survivor Kento Okuda, whose right leg had to be amputated when he was rescued, cannot accept that his friends are dead.
How we'll pay earthquake costs
Some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure projects face delay or cancellation as money and resources are diverted to Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Barney Rubble emerges from cathedral
A feathery find in the rubble of central Christchurch has become a small symbol of hope for an earthquake-ravaged city.
Christchurch earthquake: Immigrants open homes for victims
Migrant communities in Auckland are opening not only their wallets but also their homes to earthquake victims.
Christchurch earthquake: Owners may soon return to cordoned off businesses
The cordoned-off area of central Christchurch may be cut back within the next four days, says a local business leader.
Finally - a basic comfort for grim and grimy Cantabs
For hundreds of grim and grimy Cantabrians one simple pleasure was finally accessible today - a shower to at least wash away some of the discomfort a week after an earthquake turned their lives upside down.
Mourners thank men who tried to save earthquake victim
Hundreds of mourners have farewelled young father Jaime Gilbert and paid tribute to the selfless actions of two men who tried to save him.
CTV building owners welcome inquiry, death toll now at 155
The owners of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building are welcoming a government inquiry into why the building collapsed in the Christchurch quake.