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Wrecked supermarket just weeks away from refit

What lies beneath the Canterbury Plains? A fault revealed

It is very possible that faults buried beneath the ephemeral surface of the Canterbury Plains may not have been discovered yet.

Insurance assessors arrive from US, Europe

Video: Six months of seismic activity in NZ

The earthquake - five things you need to know (Thursday)

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.

Christchurch water declared safe after earthquake

Water restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.

MP: Fish tank smashed inches from my girl's head

The Christchurch earthquake threw a fish tank across Amy Adams' daughter's bedroom, shattering on the bed inches from her head.

Christchurch earthquake: PM feels agony of heartland

Earthquake: Key warns of tough stance on 'rip off' builders

Christchurch earthquake: Jeweller happy valuables now safely in bank

<i>Garth George:</i> Big jolt shows the lasting power of print

Garth George writes that newspapers are delving deep and providing a lasting record, as our hearts go out to all Cantabrians.

Christchurch earthquake: Building giant forms crisis unit

Earthquake: Threat of further tremors can't keep wedding couple away

TV Eye: Quake coverage off the Richter

I write this by candlelight. Well not really. But days after the Canterbury earthquake I'm still shaking.

Earthquake: Sharp jolt triggers more damage

Sky Tower can take big jolts

As Christchurch buildings fall after Saturday's earthquake, the question has to be asked - how would Auckland fare in such an event?

Aftershocks rock Christchurch residents

When the tremors return, residents at one Christchurch rest home band together with cups of tea and company.

Earthquake: Forget doorways, get under sturdy table