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Christchurch earthquake: Survival in the suburbs

'I was having a hot dog in the Square, felt the rumble, looked around, and the cathedral just come down.'

Award-winning mother tells of double tragedy fears

As Emma Woods dashed to her son's school in central Christchurch, she was terrified at the thought of losing a second child in nine months.

Christchurch earthquake: Looking for a new life away from the fear

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: Pair accused of theft 'while people dying'

Christchurch earthquake: The missing

Christchurch earthquake: At the frontline on day from hell

Christchurch earthquake: City's most valued gems lie in ruins

Christchurch lived in its heritage - grand stone buildings, many of them now shattered by the largest ground shake recorded in NZ.

Christchurch earthquake: Landmark lost as World building collapses

Christchurch earthquake: Freed office worker tells of utter relief

The woman who rang her son to say goodbye as she lay trapped in the PGC building for 24 hours has spoken about her ordeal.

Christchurch earthquake: Latest updates

Christchurch earthquake: Offers of help overwhelming NGOs

Overwhelming offers of help for Christchurch are impeding the systems of non-government organisations trying to help there, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.