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'Christchurch will shake like a leaf' - quake danger known for years

Warnings about Christchurch's heritage buildings in a quake were given 15 years ago on TV.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake off Papua New Guinea

Christchurch earthquake: Big drop in job vacancies

Christchurch earthquake: Repair bill nearer $20b, says Fletcher exec

Christchurch earthquake: Trial quake warning system gives vital seconds to get clear

Christchurch earthquake: Lenient terms keeping firms afloat

Christchurch earthquake: Contemptible to keep facts from Canterbury, says PM

Lawyer: 'Face of looting' unlikely to complain

Key taps NZX chief to lead Christchurch earthquake appeal

NZX head Mark Weldon is to head the Government's earthquake appeal, raising speculation that he may political aspirations.

Govt: No post-quake 'ghettos'

Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.

Dad's toughest role - in loving memory

Robert Gilbert is paying tribute to his son Jaime, who died in the quake, by playing his part in a Repertory production of 'Hamlet'.

100 state homes uninhabitable after earthquake

Cup hinges on engineering reports

Engineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium will dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup.

Christchurch earthquake: 'Irrepressible', generous family man farewelled

Christchurch earthquake: Shocks to revive slow building industry

Christchurch earthquake: Nervous day for parents as kids return to school

Chinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appeal

A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.

Christchurch earthquake: Emergency toilets coming from China