The death toll has increased to 147, and with more than 50 people unaccounted for, it will be higher than 200, police said tonight.

John Key today launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, a global fundraiser for the recovery effort in the city and the Canterbury region.

A leading structural engineer says our cities may have been "a little passive" about strengthening our buildings.

Christchurch's damage is on par with Haiti, says Helen Clark.

A round-up of the current situation in Christchurch as rescuers continue scouring the shattered city for survivors.

Damaged Cathedral becomes a rallying point for the people of a hurt and devastated city.

Rapper was meant to be with cousin, who was crushed in quake. But decided not to.

A British backpacker wrote forebodingly of his earthquake fears a few hours before he was killed.

Experts believe a good number of families will depart the damaged city - and maybe the country - for good.

The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.

He became an overnight celebrity when TV crews captured him tossing aside concrete slabs like Lego to rescue strangers.

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.

Jo Nicholls-Parker has taken her role as mayoress seriously in the wake of the earthquake

CTV survivor Mary-Ann Jackson tells of terror and heartbreak at loss of loved colleagues.