Burglars posing as insurance agents after earthquake
Waimakariri residents are being warned of burglars posing as bogus insurance agents to case homes hit by Saturday's earthquake.
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Christchurch's 'miracle' earthquake explained
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake turned buildings into rubble, sent brick chimneys through roofs and knocked homes off their foundations - so how did no-one die?
Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
Quake aftershocks may last weeks
Aftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.
Quake-hit business move into Christchurch hotels
Central Christchurch businesses are heading to the hotels as they relocate in the wake of the earthquake.
Rest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker
The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.
Pupils shut out of quake-hit schools
Some 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.
The earthquake - five things you need to know
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.
Your earthquake questions answered
nzherald.co.nz answers readers' questions on the Christchurch earthquake.
Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away
Residents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.
Top Christchurch earthquake videos
From miracle escapes to devastating damage, here are nzherald.co.nz's updated five must-see videos on the Christchurch earthquake.
Shelters shift focus to returning people home
Welfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.
Last exit Christchurch for earthquake victims
Like many parents affected by the Christchurch earthquake, Kelly Jennings has decided the best thing for her family is to leave the affected area.
Re-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody's
Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.
Earthquake cordons remain in Christchurch
After another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.
Jolt hits 'skittish' North Island residents
A second big earthquake in three days sent lower North Island residents scrambling for cover.
Christchurch earthquake victims rip off rescuer
A Christchurch woman says she was ripped off by earthquake victims she took into her home.
Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo
New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.
Building inspectors fan out across Christchurch
Building inspectors and welfare staff have been knocking on the doors of about 3600 households in Christchurch today, assessing the needs of people and property.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 6 updates</i>
Tracking today's events as they happen on day six of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.
'Sudden and violent' earthquake in Hawkes Bay
The Hawkes Bay was struck by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake this afternoon.