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Christchurch earthquake: Schoolgirl shamed for taking icecreams

Bob Parker: Together, we will survive

Corin Dann: Grandad's spire must rise again

Christchurch earthquake: On torn feet, we walk

It is 12.51 pm when the earthquake strikes. I have just finished my coffee, am halfway through a toasted sandwich and my girlfriend has just asked me how my day has been.

Quake dead remembered at church services

Governor-General to visit Christchurch

Christchurch earthquake: Rocks kill quake Samaritan

Owen Wright survived the earthquake to help others. He was killed as he returned to his family.

Christchurch earthquake: The search for life in The Void

Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.

Christchurch earthquake: Thousands flee mangled city

Experts believe a good number of families will depart the damaged city - and maybe the country - for good.

Christchurch earthquake: Beneficiary enraged by looter

The earthquake has brought out the best in people - and sadly, the worst.

Christchurch earthquake: Free food and washing show Kiwi spirit

Maria Slade: Kiwi can-do needs to come to the fore

Christchurch earthquake: Quiet hero becomes a Facebook sensation

He became an overnight celebrity when TV crews captured him tossing aside concrete slabs like Lego to rescue strangers.

Deborah Coddington: The world speaks as one: Today, we're all Cantabrians

Peter Beck: Courage remains in Christchurch cathedral

When the tower of Christchurch Cathedral fell in Tuesday's massive earthquake, the people of Canterbury lost one of the enduring symbols of our province.

Christchurch earthquake: Mayoress rallies to help

Jo Nicholls-Parker has taken her role as mayoress seriously in the wake of the earthquake