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Earthquake: Specialist software comes into its own
Bart Visscher, co-founder of software company Emendo, has had his business tested on several fronts by the Canterbury earthquake.
![Back to school after Christchurch earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Back to school after Christchurch earthquake
Children try to come to terms with the fear as they return to school.
![<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 seven of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
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Govt sets up fast-track payout process for quake claims
A set of "streamlined measures" to deal with the large volume of claims for earthquake damage is being developed, the Government says.
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Burglars posing as insurance agents after earthquake
Waimakariri residents are being warned of burglars posing as bogus insurance agents to case homes hit by Saturday's earthquake.
![Christchurch's 'miracle' earthquake explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christchurch's 'miracle' earthquake explained
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake turned buildings into rubble, sent brick chimneys through roofs and knocked homes off their foundations - so how did no-one die?
![Developers built on unsafe land - mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
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Quake aftershocks may last weeks
Aftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.
![Pupils shut out of quake-hit schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pupils shut out of quake-hit schools
Some 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.
![The earthquake - five things you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
The earthquake - five things you need to know
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.
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Your earthquake questions answered
nzherald.co.nz answers readers' questions on the Christchurch earthquake.
![Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away
Residents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.
![Top Christchurch earthquake videos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Top Christchurch earthquake videos
From miracle escapes to devastating damage, here are nzherald.co.nz's updated five must-see videos on the Christchurch earthquake.
![Shelters shift focus to returning people home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Shelters shift focus to returning people home
Welfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.
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Last exit Christchurch for earthquake victims
Like many parents affected by the Christchurch earthquake, Kelly Jennings has decided the best thing for her family is to leave the affected area.
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Re-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody's
Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.
![Earthquake cordons remain in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Earthquake cordons remain in Christchurch
After another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.