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Anger at 'third world' quake situation
Dozens of angry residents have rallied in one of Christchurch's worst earthquake-hit areas over the "third world" conditions they are still living.
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
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
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
The number of aftershocks following the big 7.1 magnitude Canterbury earthquake has reached 700.
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
Heartless thieves have struck a young Christchurch couple and their family.
Share your earthquake stories on Facebook
A Facebook group has started to capture people's experiences of the Christchurch earthquake and the rebuild.
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
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
<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
The Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.