Latest from Christchurch earthquake

Paul Thomas: Chance to make a showpiece for the world

Christchurch earthquake: Misfortune compounds family grief

Manning teens have lost mother and an aunt and home has been burgled - all in less than three weeks

More quake victims' names released

Police have this evening named six more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, taking the total names released to 103.

Hotel may be brought down in 'dramatic explosion'

A decision on the safest way to demolish the Hotel Grand Chancellor in central Christchurch is expected in the next few days.

Christchurch CBD walk cancelled

A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.

Police name 14 more quake victims

Police have this afternoon named 14 more people who died in last month's Canterbury earthquake, bringing the total number of victims police have named to 97. The official death toll remains at 166.

Refugees determined to return to quake-hit Christchurch

Hundreds of refugees who fled their wartorn countries only to be caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are determined to return to Canterbury.

Stick to rugby, PM tells Cup critic

Prime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.

All quake-hit homes to be assessed

All Christchurch houses will be assessed for damage over the next eight weeks in an EQC rapid assessment process. All homes will be ranked into categories of damage, then homeowners given a timeframe...