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Christchurch quake: More than 100 may have perished in CTV

Police say more than 100 people may have been lost in Christchurch's quake-ravaged Canterbury TV building, which they say is "unsurvivable". The official toll from yesterday's devastating quake stands at 75.

Christchurch quake: 15 CTV staff believed to have died

Fifteen CTV staff are believed to have died when their central Christchurch building collapsed after yesterday's magnitude 6.3 quake, CTV chairman Nick Smith says.

NZers open hearts, homes to quake victims

Concern grows for missing Pyne Gould workers

At least 14 people are missing from two companies in the Pyne Gould building in Christchurch tonight.

Quake mother's voicemail: 'I don't think I'm going to make it'

A woman trapped in rubble left a harrowing message for her son, in which she said she didn't think she would survive.

Christchurch quake: What is a national state of emergency?

Declaring a national state of emergency is an option when a disaster or other event is or is likely to be of such severity that it is beyond the resources of the local Civil Defence groups.

Christchurch quake: Theft arrests in devastated CBD

Six people have today been arrested for theft and burglary in the quake-hit Christchurch CBD.

Qld sends rescue, medical experts to NZ

Christchurch earthquake: CTV building 'not survivable' - police

Police have abandoned all hope of finding survivors at the collapsed Canterbury TV building in central Christchurch, with a police chief saying he was "100 per cent" certain those trapped inside were dead.

Christchurch earthquake: Aftershocks map

Track the aftershocks rattling Christchurch in the wake of the shallow magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: Information map

Information about what's been damaged in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake and where people can get help.<P><P> <B>KEY</B><P> <B>Blue markers:</B> Damage to infrastructure and buildings<P> <B>Red markers:</B> Closures and restricted areas<P> <B>Yellow markers:</B> Triage centre and welfare centre locations<P> <B>Green markers:</B> Water supplies and other services for residents<P> <B>Purple markers:</B> Operational ATMs and petrol stations<P> <B>Pink markers:</B> Supermarkets and schools that are open

Christchurch quake: 75 dead

Rescuers have recovered and identified 55 bodies and are yet to identify a further 20 bodies from yesterday's earthquake in Christchurch.

Christchurch quake: National emergency declared

The Government has declared a national state of emergency after yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.

Horrible night for man who fears sister is buried

Financial help for Christchurch quake victims

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says emergency cash grants will be made available for victims of yesterday's quake.

Christchurch quake: Cabinet to decide on national emergency

Cabinet will hold an emergency meeting at 9.30am to decide whether to declare a national state of emergency, Prime Minister John Key says.

Christchurch quake: Focus on living

Rescue workers are having to leave bodies in the streets of Christchurch as they focus on trying to save survivors of yesterday's devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

Christchurch quake: Fears 300 dead

The official death toll from yesterday's earthquake in Christchurch has been revised to 38, but there are fears it could reach as high as 300 as rescuers uncover more bodies in the rubble.