Christchurch earthquake: Amputee just happy to be alive
His legs were amputated in the dark with a fold-out knife and a hacksaw - but Brian Coker is smiling.
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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: Beneficiary enraged by looter
The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.
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.
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: Mayoress rallies to help
Jo Nicholls-Parker has taken her role as mayoress seriously in the wake of the earthquake
Christchurch earthquake: Seconds to flee as six floors fall
CTV survivor Mary-Ann Jackson tells of terror and heartbreak at loss of loved colleagues.
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
Owen Wright survived the earthquake to help others. He was killed as he returned to his family.
Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
PM meets families of quake victims
John Key has met people "full of fear" over the fate of missing family members after Tuesday's Christchurch quake.
Earthquake toll rises to 145
The official death toll for the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 145 this evening and is expected to increase. Police are gravely concerned for more than 200 missing people.
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.
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
"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.
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.
Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance
Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.