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Residents warned not to take risks within cordon
Residents allowed into parts of Christchurch's central business district cordon today are being warned not to enter yellow-stickered buildings.
Recovery efforts at CTV building end
Recovery efforts at the Canterbury TV building have officially ended, with no further positive identifications. Usar workers have sifted through every piece of debris and are satisfied nothing more can be done, the Fire Service says.
Praise for community's fortitude
Residents of the eastern suburbs of Christchurch have been praised for the fortitude their community has shown following the February 22 earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Strength to lead city in the eye of a storm
Sometimes, the Christchurch mayoress confides, the Parkers go home to their darkened house to hide from their fears.
Govt in charge as new jolt hits city
Christchurch was last night slammed by its biggest aftershock since the day of the devastating February 22 earthquake.
Police name six more quake victims
The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.
'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.
Brownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildings
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.
Phil Taylor: World's kindness that we can repay
It's the only time I saw a policeman cry. Acts of kindness can do that.
Christchurch earthquake: Hard times on Struggle Street
Surrounded by her children in the garage of their Hampshire St home in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui, Mafutaga Manuleleua still feels unloved.
Mayor's thoughts with families on 'terrible' day
The thoughts of everyone should be with the families of the Christchurch earthquake victims following the change in the search focus today to recovering bodies, says an emotional mayor, Bob Parker.
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
Christchurch earthquake: 'This is still a rescue operation' - police
More than a week after the devastating earthquake police are still treating the situation as a rescue mission.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recovery
Plenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.
CTV building owners welcome inquiry, death toll now at 155
The owners of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building are welcoming a government inquiry into why the building collapsed in the Christchurch quake.
Bryan Gould: City's heritage another casualty of quake
Damage to historic sites an extra blow for grieving Christchurch.
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.
Can Christchurch accommodate Cup games after earthquake?
It could be weeks, possibly longer, before Rugby World Cup organisers are able to make a decision.
Christchurch cathedral: Brick by brick, we'll return
Damaged Cathedral becomes a rallying point for the people of a hurt and devastated city.
Christchurch earthquake: How you can help
There are many ways that you can help in the wake of yesterday's devastating Christchurch earthquake.
Fran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuild
It's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.
Christchurch earthquake: Welfare centre closed as illness strikes
Misery in the form of illness struck earthquake-ravaged Christchurch this afternoon, with the closure of one of the three welfare centres in the city.