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Christchurch earthquake: Once abandoned, now lifesavers
In the last two weeks, a highly trained group of once-abandoned dogs have proved invaluable in quake-torn Christchurch.
Fonterra specialists help Christchurch recovery teams
Specially trained staff from Fonterra have joined the recovery effort in Christchurch city centre.
'Surreal' moment when no bodies found - USAR
Search teams who were bracing for grim news had a "surreal" moment when they discovered no bodies buried in the ChristChurch Cathedral spire that had collapsed during last week's devastating earthquake.
Giving families closure worth it - searcher
An Australian searcher who helped remove victims from the earthquake-ravaged Canterbury TV building says bringing closure to families was his way of coping with the devastation.
Cathedral Dean: 'I burst into tears at that news'
The Dean of Christchurch Cathedral, Peter Beck, has told of his elation upon hearing no bodies had been found in the wreckage of the cathedral and its collapsed spire.
Christchurch earthquake: Searchers close to finding dead
Rescuers were on the verge of recovering bodies from the Christchurch Cathedral's collapsed spire last night, after 10 painstaking days spent securing the fragile structure.
Searchers to enter cathedral spire
Searchers are close to entering the collapsed spire of Christchurch Cathedral, where up to 22 people are believed to have been killed during last week's 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Christchurch earthquake: Time frame set on rescue operations
A time frame's been put on the expected length of rescue operations at some of Christchurch's worst-affected buildings.
Christchurch earthquake: Rescue crews a united nations of compassion
Teams from across globe touched by city's loss toil side by side amidst rubble.
Wind worries remain in quake-hit Christchurch
Strong winds that were set to hit Christchurch this afternoon did not eventuate, but residents are warned that they should secure loose roofs and beware of the threat of falling masonry.
Christchurch earthquake: Govt counts economic cost of rebuild
As the Government commits itself to rebuilding earthquake-ravaged Christchurch, it is looking at costs running into tens of billions with an economic impact that will last for years.
Quake-hit workers to get $400 a week Govt subsidy, PM announces
Prime Minister John Key today announced those put out of work by last week's deadly earthquake will be eligible for subsidies of $400 per week.
Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
Christchurch earthquake: Levels of liquefaction 300 - 500 pc worse
The level of liquefaction after Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude aftershock dwarfs the amount caused by the original earthquake that hit Christchurch in September, Mayor Bob Parker says.
Christchurch earthquake: Recovery of bodies from cathedral begins
Search and rescue workers have begun work in preparation for removing bodies from under piles of rubble at the Christchurch Cathedral.