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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: Shakes go on

Quake already hitting Canterbury retail economy

Canterbury businesses are doing a third less trade than the same time last year in the wake of Saturday's earthquake, latest electronic transaction figures show.

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.

Why the aftershocks and when will they stop?

Dr Mark Quigley, lecturer in Active Tectonics, explains why Canterbury is experiencing so many aftershocks.

Dunne says vultures' not wanted

<i>Editorial</i>: Govt right to give risk-takers the message

Earthquake housing shortage to put pressure on Christchurch rentals

SCF company hit by Christchurch quake

Christchurch earthquake damage threatens hockey

Earthquake visit: 'It's John whatever-his-name-is'

Politicians swooped into earthquake-ravaged Christchurch last night, visiting a shelter that descended into chaos at John Key's visit.

Weather Watch: What is earthquake weather?

Radio personality visits welfare centre