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Christchurch earthquake: Latest updates

PM meets families of quake victims

John Key has met people "full of fear" over the fate of missing family members after Tuesday's Christchurch quake.

Earthquake toll rises to 145

The official death toll for the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 145 this evening and is expected to increase. Police are gravely concerned for more than 200 missing people.

Health the priority in wake of earthquake

More than 600 patients have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department since the earthquake, including 164 with serious injuries.

Christchurch earthquake: Bundle of joy amid turmoil

Christchurch couple Hamish and Jess McBrearty have welcomed baby Joseph -almost two weeks overdue - into the world.

Blessing over earthquake bodies at Burnham

'Entire blocks are going to have to go' - Christchurch Mayor

"Entire blocks" of the Christchurch CBD will need to be demolished in the wake of the earthquake, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says.

Christchurch earthquake toll at 123

The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake now stands at 123 and is expected to rise further today, police say.

Christchurch earthquake: Day 5 at a glance

Key stories on day five of the Christchurch earthquake.

Hacksaw amputation 'just what you do to save a life', says doctor

The doctors who amputated a man's legs to save him from almost certain death worked in the dark.

Christchurch earthquake: In the chaos, even a hug can help

Looking at what remains of the six-storey building I can't believe my eyes as the first survivor is pulled out.

Christchurch earthquake: 9-month-old killed by falling television

Editorial: Leadership and communication keys in recovery

Fran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuild

It's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.

Christchurch earthquake: Wedding brings smiles in trying times

Christchurch earthquake: Baker picks up the pieces

Paul Holmes: A letter to Christchurch

Christchurch earthquake: Pair accused of theft 'while people dying'