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Christchurch quake: Tourists watch as 30 million tonnes of ice break off glacier

Christchurch quake: Devastating jolt rated an aftershock by geologists

The earthquake that struck Christchurch during lunch hour yesterday was an aftershock seismologists hoped would never come.

Christchurch quake: Walk through sorrow in broken city

Christchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualties

North Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.

Christchurch quake: True horror hits PM in terror-struck city

Prime Minister John Key flew into Christchurch to what he says were scenes from a horror movie.

Christchurch quake: Much of city left without vital services

Much of Christchurch is without essential services after yesterday's earthquake with gas, power, water and phone infrastructure all affected.

Christchurch quake: Young father plans to 'live life to the fullest'

Christchurch quake makes headlines around world

Christchurch quake: Trail of stunned people look for safety

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: 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.

Deadly quake could be sign of more to come

Today's deadly Christchurch earthquake could be a sign of further devastation to come, with one seismologist warning that it had increased the likelihood of a large earthquake hitting Wellington.

Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths

The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.

Seismologist had hoped time for large shock had passed

A seismologist says today's devastating Christchurch earthquake was the type of common large aftershock which he'd hoped the city had avoided.

Christchurch quake: At least one dead, 30 trapped in PGC building

At least one person is dead and more than 30 are trapped in the Pyne Gould Corp (PGC) business building in central Christchurch.

Christchurch quake: Witness accounts

Christchurch earthquake: 'Dead bodies lying around'

Residents are reporting bodies lying in the streets of Christchurch following this afternoon's magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

Christchurch quake: Aftershocks continue