Canterbury earthquake bill may top $4 billion
The final bill for the Christchurch earthquake may reach $4 billion, almost double initial estimates, Treasury Secretary John Whitehead said afternoon.
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<b>Map:</b> Track the Christchurch aftershocks
Aftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.
Battered Christchurch - from the air
Aerial photos reveal some of Christchurch's worst-hit buildings and streets still littered with rubble and broken glass.
Mayor: Christchurch coping 'amazingly well'
Mayor Bob Parker says Christchurch city is coping "amazingly well" with the continuing fall-out from Saturday morning's earthquake.
The earthquake - five things you need to know (Wednesday)
If you only have a minute and you want today's need-to-know earthquake news at a glance, this is the page for you.
$2.4m for earthquake trauma counselling
The Government has set aside $2.4 million for trauma counselling for Christchurch earthquake victims, Paula Bennett says.
Earthquake state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch has been extended a further seven days following an aftershock of 5.1 on the Richter scale this morning.
Earthquake rebuild will happen - but it may not be quick
Re-building Canterbury after the earthquake will happen, but it may happen quickly, says Fletcher Building chief executive Jonathan Ling.
Victims of the Christchurch earthquake
The huge quake in Christchurch left hundreds of people homeless, and many helpless. Here are some of the victims that have told us their stories.
Haiti: 230,000 deaths, Canterbury: 0 deaths. Why?
With planning and a bit of luck it's possible to survive a natural disaster without major loss of life.
PM: Consents for rebuild may be given retrospectively
The Govt may rush through legislation to enable rebuilding in the wake of Canterbury’s earthquake, with retrospective building consents.
Christchurch earthquake: Restaurants hard hit
Some of the best known restaurants in Christchurch may never reopen in the same buildings.
Christchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panic
A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.
Christchurch earthquake: Victims struggling with aftermath
Victims of Saturday's earthquake share their stories of survival.
SPY: Celebrities tweet about Chch
Rachel Glucina looks at the latest celebrity tweets on the Christchurch earthquake.
Map shows where to get help in Christchurch
An open source online map has been set up to help Cantabrians find help nearest to them.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> Politics permeate post quake actions
The political stakes have suddenly become very high as the enormity of the earthquake's impact becomes more and more apparent.
Why the aftershocks and when will they stop?
Dr Mark Quigley, lecturer in Active Tectonics, explains why Canterbury is experiencing so many aftershocks.
Christchurch earthquake: Buildings, residents suffer with aftershocks
Christchurch residents just want the shaking to stop after Saturday's earthquake.
Sean Penn a 'coke sniffer' - Wyclef
The war of words between the movie and music stars lending support to Haiti has become very personal.
Earthquake cash flows for Christchurch
Stricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.