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![Southland prepares for next onslaught of snow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Southland prepares for next onslaught of snow
Southlanders are being urged to prepare for further high winds today and more snow tomorrow.
![Brownlee: Quake land damage not extensive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Brownlee: Quake land damage not extensive
Earthquake co-ordination minister Gerry Brownlee says there are few signs of widespread permanent damage to housing land in Christchurch.
![Storm misery: Dismal weather sting in tail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Storm misery: Dismal weather sting in tail
North Islanders face nearly a week of dismal weather after the damaging weekend storm, while those in the South battle with snow.
![700 aftershocks - and counting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
700 aftershocks - and counting
The number of aftershocks following the big 7.1 magnitude Canterbury earthquake has reached 700.
![EQC: Settling claims may take months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
EQC: Settling claims may take months
Two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake nearly 3000 homes cannot be lived in and about the same number are not weatherproof.
![Earthquake family rocked by thieves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Earthquake family rocked by thieves
Heartless thieves have struck a young Christchurch couple and their family.
![Builders head south in earthquake goldrush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Builders head south in earthquake goldrush
Builders from around the country see a goldmine of work awaiting them in quake-torn Christchurch.
![Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
![<i>Latest updates:</i> Christchurch earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
<i>Latest updates:</i> Christchurch earthquake
Tracking today's events as they happen on day 14 of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
![Canterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Canterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildings
The Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.
![Earthquake: Respite ward helps elderly to cope](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Earthquake: Respite ward helps elderly to cope
An 87-year-old war veteran has likened the atershocks from the Christchurch earthquake to the unpredictability of his wartime experiences.
![Christchurch quake 'fifth most expensive ever'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch quake 'fifth most expensive ever'
The earthquake that struck Canterbury may be the fifth-most expensive ever for insurers, according to risk management projections.
![Christchurch earthquake,- <i>Day 13 updates</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch earthquake,- <i>Day 13 updates</i>
Round-the-clock patrols will continue as Christchurch moves into a recovery phase.
![State of emergency lifted for Christchurch and Waimakariri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
State of emergency lifted for Christchurch and Waimakariri
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says the city has moved from a state of emergency "to a state of urgency" and significant problems remain.
![NZ sets disaster preparedness example, says Clark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
NZ sets disaster preparedness example, says Clark
Countries around the world should aspire to be as prepared as New Zealand for massive natural disasters like the Christchurch earthquake.
![Musicians sign on to quake concert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Musicians sign on to quake concert
The biggest names in Kiwi music are lining up to star in a benefit concert for earthquake-struck Cantabrians.
![<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks
It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.