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Elderly man may not be quake casualty
The death of an elderly man after yesterday's second big earthquake may not be quake-related, say police.
Quakes continue to hit Christchurch
Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.
No state of emergency after quakes
There will be no state of emergency declared after Christchurch's latest shakes and most schools in the city should reopen soon, but there is also some bad weather on the way for the beleaguered city.
EQC, insurers ask court who should pay quake damage
The High Court has been asked to sort out who is legally responsible for insurance...
Ruined city protected us - mayor
Fifteen thousand homes are without power in Christchurch this morning, roads, bridges and all schools are closed, as the stunned city once again wakes to the destruction caused by earthquakes. Miraculously...
Your reactions: Christchurch aftershocks
Continued reactions to Monday's earthquakes in Christchurch.
Christchurch aftershocks: Hard-hit east residents three times unlucky
Low-lying suburbs face risk of river breaching damaged stopbanks overnight
Christchurch aftershocks: A city on the edge
"A lot of people have lost the plot here. They can't take it any more. You can't blame them, really." Alan Harris lives in Kinsey Tce, a clifftop street in the...
Personal stories: Tales from the quake zone
Tearful and emotional residents recall the shock of yesterday's quakes.
Christchurch earthquake: More damaged buildings to come down
Another 50 Christchurch buildings are likely to come down after the latest round of earthquakes hit the devastated city today.
Christchurch aftershock: Quake very scary - Mayor Parker
A magnitude 6 quake that struck Christchurch around 2.20pm was "very, very scary", Mayor Bob Parker said.
Map: Where the June 13 quakes hit
A map showing the location of the large aftershocks which hit Christchurch on the afternoon of Monday, June 13.
Tower takes EQC to High Court over Christchurch quake payouts
Insurance company Tower is taking the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to court over how much it will pay out on Christchurch earthquake claims.
Aftershocks' stunning impact
Christchurch has been struck by powerful earthquakes felt as far south as Dunedin.