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.

Temporary toilets are deemed assets of importance so Civil Defence has to co-ordinate where they are placed in quake-hit Christchurch.

The Accident Compensation Corporation's bill from the Christchurch earthquake has been put at $370 million, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.

James Murdoch stood with his arms folded and watched grimly as years of hard work was torn down in front of him.

Images from around Christchurch as recovery and clean-up efforts continue despite the dust and wind on Day 9 of the earthquake tragedy.

More than 300 elderly people have been moved from quake-damaged residential care centres in Christchurch, some without the knowledge of their families, Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) has admitted.

Christchurch-based band The Eastern are about to tour makeshift backyard stages in the city's quake-hit suburbs.

New Zealanders in London have pulled together skills and contacts to put on a concert to raise money for the Christchurch relief fund.

Face masks are being handed out as strong wind gusts lift tonnes of dust as high as lamp posts and spread the smell of sewage around Christchurch.

Television personality Jason Gunn says his phone has been running hot and a website inundated with offers to adopt Christchurch families badly affected by last week's devastating earthquake.

Daniel Vettori has put his entire collection of cricket memorabilia up for auction to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake.

Buses will soon be back on the streets of Christchurch.

A time frame's been put on the expected length of rescue operations at some of Christchurch's worst-affected buildings.

There have been 22 cases of gastroenteritis since the Christchurch earthquake.

Workers at the devastated Pyne Gould Corporation building in central Christchurch paused work early this morning for an emotional karakia, police say.

As eight-month-old Jayden Harris is laid to rest today, a trust named in his honour will look to help other children with head injuries.

Plenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.

In her heart Holly White knew nobody could survive a four-storey building of bricks, concrete and steel falling on top of them.

Execs to brief international investors on damage to firm's Canterbury operations.

A feathery find in the rubble of central Christchurch has become a small symbol of hope for an earthquake-ravaged city.

Migrant communities in Auckland are opening not only their wallets but also their homes to earthquake victims.