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Christchurch earthquake: Beneficiary enraged by looter
The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.
![Christchurch earthquake: Thousands flee mangled city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: Thousands flee mangled city
Experts believe a good number of families will depart the damaged city - and maybe the country - for good.
![Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
![Christchurch earthquake: On torn feet, we walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: On torn feet, we walk
It is 12.51 pm when the earthquake strikes. I have just finished my coffee, am halfway through a toasted sandwich and my girlfriend has just asked me how my day has been.
![Christchurch earthquake: Rocks kill quake Samaritan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: Rocks kill quake Samaritan
Owen Wright survived the earthquake to help others. He was killed as he returned to his family.
![Christchurch earthquake: Quiet hero becomes a Facebook sensation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: Quiet hero becomes a Facebook sensation
He became an overnight celebrity when TV crews captured him tossing aside concrete slabs like Lego to rescue strangers.
![Christchurch earthquake: Mayoress rallies to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: Mayoress rallies to help
Jo Nicholls-Parker has taken her role as mayoress seriously in the wake of the earthquake
![Peter Beck: Courage remains in Christchurch cathedral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Peter Beck: Courage remains in Christchurch cathedral
When the tower of Christchurch Cathedral fell in Tuesday's massive earthquake, the people of Canterbury lost one of the enduring symbols of our province.
![Christchurch earthquake: Seconds to flee as six floors fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake: Seconds to flee as six floors fall
CTV survivor Mary-Ann Jackson tells of terror and heartbreak at loss of loved colleagues.
![Health the priority in wake of earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Health the priority in wake of earthquake
More than 600 patients have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department since the earthquake, including 164 with serious injuries.
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Christchurch earthquake: Bundle of joy amid turmoil
Christchurch couple Hamish and Jess McBrearty have welcomed baby Joseph -almost two weeks overdue - into the world.
!['Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor
"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.
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Christchurch earthquake toll at 123
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake now stands at 123 and is expected to rise further today, police say.
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Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance
Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.