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<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.

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.

Tsunami: A love that started with a wave
A NZ-Samoan couple who met helping clean up after the tsunami are marrying today to bring something positive to the anniversary of the tragedy.

Samoa tsunami: Remembering Tui
Cherelle Jackson attends a memorial service for Tuifeaomalo Annandale, a former Miss Samoa and tireless women's advocate.