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Dianthe born in Christchurch earthquake

Evert and Maruschke Barnard with their daughter Dianthe, who was born during the earthquake. Photo / Alan Gibson

Christchurch earthquake: Hard week earns biscuit workers bonus, day off

<i>Paul Thomas:</i> Earthquake, hay bale... it all seems luck really

Christchurch earthquake: Standing strong at home and work

<i>Liam Dann</i>: Finding nuggets of economic hope amid the rubble

Earthquake: Specialist software comes into its own

Bart Visscher, co-founder of software company Emendo, has had his business tested on several fronts by the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake: Casino back rolling after taking forced break

Valuer assesses damage to city's art

Don't cancel because of Christchurch earthquake, visitors urged

Canterbury tourism officials say the best way people can help is to keep bookings they have made and continue visiting the region.

Back to school after Christchurch earthquake

Children try to come to terms with the fear as they return to school.

Central Christchurch cordon removed

Police and army to patrol quake areas

Quake recovery fund reaches $11 million

<i>Latest updates:</i> Christchurch earthquake

Tracking today's events as they happen on day seven of the Christchurch earthquake disaster.

Govt sets up fast-track payout process for quake claims

A set of "streamlined measures" to deal with the large volume of claims for earthquake damage is being developed, the Government says.

Canterbury still open for business despite quake

Waimakariri gets support after quake

TV stars visit tireless Christchurch earthquake workers

<i>Outrageous Fortune</i> stars lifted the spirits of exhausted linesmen who have been working non-stop trying to reconnect power to quake-hit Christchurch.