Latest from Christchurch earthquake

400 cars pulled from Christchurch CBD

Christchurch thoughts with Japan - Parker

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.

Christchurch earthquake: Funeral for Philip McDonald

Earthquake victim Philip McDonald was farewelled today at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Instant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergency

The excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.

Australian PM to attend Christchurch memorial

Royal inquiry into Christchurch quake building collapses

Prime Minister John Key says there will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of many of Christchurch's inner city buildings during the February 22 earthquake, six more victims of which have been named.

Richie McCaw among mourners for Crusaders quake victim

All Black captain Richie McCaw and two of the Crusaders horsemen have led a guard of honour to farewell earthquake victim and Crusaders boardmember Philip McDonald.

Projected 4pc population drop for Christchurch

China wants extra compensation for Christchurch quake victims

The Chinese Embassy has asked the Government to give special compensation to Chinese families who lost children in last month's Christchurch earthquake.