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Christchurch to lose heritage building
An historic Christchurch building damaged in last month's earthquake will be demolished.
Contaminated whitebait warning
Whitebait caught from sewage-contaminated rivers could end up on the plates of unsuspecting diners at restaurants and cafes.
<b>Map:</b> Where the aftershocks have hit
Check out our Google map to see which areas have been hardest hit by aftershocks since the September 4 Christchurch earthquake.
Canterbury hit by two more quakes
Canterbury residents were shaken awake last night by two big earthquakes - exactly a month after the destructive 7.1 quake.
<i>Weather Watch</i>: Canterbury a month on
It's been exactly one month since Canterbury was rocked by the devastating 7.1 earthquake so I decided to return to the region to check out the damage.
Govt announces quake help for Cantabrians
A range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake.
Tongans raise $600k for quake appeal
Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.
'Appreciative' Tongans dig deep for NZ quake victims
"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.
Saleapaga tsunami survivors thrive in the mountains
Until the tsunami no-one in Saleapaga wanted to live on the mountain if they had coastal land.
Quake hits Samoa on tsunami anniversary
An earthquake was felt today in Samoa almost at the same hour the tsunami struck a year ago.
Samoa tsunami: The brave little hero from Saleapaga
Paneta Sagale shouted the hardest-ever goodbye as his son, 6, was ripped from his arms.