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Send your messages of support to the Canterbury earthquake victims

A second huge quake has devastated the homes and lives of Cantabrians. Send your messages of support to those affected by the devastating quake.

Christchurch earthquake refuge

Christchurch famililes take refuge around Christchurch.

Christchurch Earthquake: Workers trapped in crushed buildings

Christchurch earthquake: Central city destruction

The destruction around central Christchurch after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

Christchurch quake: Tales of terror from the epicentre

Residents of the town at the epicentre of today's devastating aftershock have told of terrifying ordeals as the ground crumbled around them.

Christchurch earthquake: How to donate

Several appeals have been launched to help Cantabrians following today's devastating earthquake. ANZ launched an appeal and announced it would make the first donation, $1 million.

Christchurch quake: Toll expected to rise from 'NZ's darkest day'

Darkness, rain and temperatures are falling on Christchurch with people still trapped in buildings crumpled by a massive earthquake. So far, 65 people have been confirmed dead with the toll expected to rise.

Christchurch quake: Fran O'Sullivan's experience

<i>Herald</i> reporter Fran O'Sullivan is in Christchurch for the United States-New Zealand Partnership Forum and was having lunch in the CBD with delegates at the time of the quake.

Christchurch quake: 65 dead

Prime Minister John Key has told reporters that the death toll from today's magnitude 6.3 earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double.