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Twenty Chinese listed as missing in Christchurch quake
Twenty Chinese students at an English language school in Christchurch are missing following the massive tremor, Beijing says.
Christchurch earthquake: Families fear for missing students
The families of the many missing Japanese students feared killed in the collapse of the CTV building have told of their anguish.
Christchurch earthquake: Hundreds flood welfare centres
Hundreds of people displaced by Tuesday's earthquake have set up camp at Christchurch welfare centres and more are flooding in.
Christchurch earthquake: Filipino nurses 'praying to God for miracle'
A desperate plea for rescue by six Filipino nurses trapped inside the CTV building have emerged following fears up to 120 people are still entombed in one of the focal points of Christchurch's deadly earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake: Official death toll now 98
Hopes of finding survivors in the rubble of Christchurch are fading as the second day following the devastating quake draws to a close.
Christchurch earthquake: Victim's legs amputated at PGC
A 52-year-old man is in a stable condition after having both legs amputated by a visiting surgeon at the PGC building.
Christchurch quake: Homeowner resigned to devastation
Smashing his way into his devastated home today, Christchurch man Ed Langston appeared somewhat resigned to having lost his house and business in Tuesday's deadly earthquake.
Naming of victims delayed
Police have delayed releasing the names of those confirmed dead and for whom there are serious concerns.
Christchurch earthquake: Rescuers' focus remains on the living
Rescuers will do everything humanly possible to find any survivors of Tuesday's destructive Christchurch earthquake, say police.
No survivors in cathedral after earthquake - police
There is no possibility of survivors in the rubble of the Christchurch Cathedral, police said this afternoon.
Christchurch earthquake: 76 in temporary morgue - Collins
There are 76 dead in the temporary morgue set up by police in Christchurch and more coming "in ones and twos", Police Minister Judith Collins said as she praised the efforts of rescue workers this afternoon.
Police threaten earthquake sightseers with arrest
Police and security staff are worrying about the possible further collapse of building facades.
Earthquake: Bodies removed from CTV building
More bodies have been recovered from the collapsed CTV building in Christchurch.
Rescuers switch to recovery mode at PGC building
Personnel at the PGC building in Christchurch have switched their focus from trying to find survivors to recovering the dead, the company says.
Christchurch earthquake - what they're saying
Christchurch earthquake - reaction, thoughts, pictures from social media in New Zealand and around the world.
Christchurch earthquake: No survivors found at chapel
Rescuers have found no survivors at two Christchurch CBD buildings where signs of life were reported this morning, the Fire Service says.
Thieves target home of woman missing in earthquake
The family of a woman feared dead in the earthquake has suffered another cruel blow with her home being burgled while her children waited for news.
Earthquake rescue teams move to Christchurch suburbs
Search and rescue staff are moving into the suburbs of Christchurch looking for the dead and injured from Tuesday's earthquake. The official death toll this morning stands at 72.
Earthquake levy possible - Key
Prime Minister John Key has not ruled out imposing an earthquake levy similar to the flood levy brought in Queensland.