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Christchurch quake leaves its mark on tattoo fans
The February 22 earthquake has left a mark on everyone in Christchurch - and for many, quite literally.
Access to red zone possible from next week
Businesses and residents may be able to retrieve important belongings from earthquake-damaged areas of Christchurch's CBD from next week.
Entire streets may be abandoned
The land in some parts of Christchurch is so badly damaged entire streets and even neighbourhoods may be abandoned completely. Early indications suggest as many as 10,000 houses will have to be demolished.
Missing still being reported - police
Missing people are still being reported nearly two weeks after the Christchurch earthquake, police say.
State of emergency to be extended
The national state of emergency imposed after last month's devastating earthquake will be extended today and is likely to be in place for some time, Prime Minister John Key says.
Christchurch earthquake: New living hell
Tears flowing down his cheeks, burly Canterbury mechanic Keith Mackie was trying to explain that life's basic necessities have been forgotten.
'Water, silt and sewage poured up'
A couple whose house was "trashed" in the September 4 earthquake had just had the go-ahead to rebuild when the February 22 quake occurred.
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.
Brian Fallow: Quake levy wrong answer for NZ
Kick them while they are down is no one's idea of how to administer first aid.
Quake to cost insurers up to $16b
One of the world's biggest reinsurers estimated today that last week's Christchurch earthquake would cost insurers between $8.1 billion and $16b.
Working for families cuts targeted
Wealthy parents receiving money from Working for Families look set to lose the funding as the Govt looks to find financial relief for the Christchurch quake.
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.
Fletcher trucking materials to quake zone
Execs to brief international investors on damage to firm's Canterbury operations.
Claire Trevett: Humour takes the edge off nightmare
Residents with no toilets, power or water but loads of sludge can still manage a smile.
Christchurch earthquake: 'This is no place to live any more'
Thousands of Christchurch's 350,000 inhabitants have left in droves, flying, driving, even walking away, with no plans to return any time soon.
Christchurch earthquake: Damage could treble commission levies
John Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the 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.