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Christchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualties

North Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.

Christchurch quake: One-two punch for the economy

Christchurch quake: True horror hits PM in terror-struck city

Prime Minister John Key flew into Christchurch to what he says were scenes from a horror movie.

Christchurch quake: Aftershock 'worse than the big one'

When the shaking begins, my first thought is "it's just another aftershock". There have been plenty in Christchurch since the big quake.

Christchurch quake: Phone call prompts late night rescue

Christchurch quake: EQC has enough money and 'reinsurance' to cover cost - English

Christchurch quake: Tourists watch as 30 million tonnes of ice break off glacier

Christchurch quake: Devastating jolt rated an aftershock by geologists

The earthquake that struck Christchurch during lunch hour yesterday was an aftershock seismologists hoped would never come.

Christchurch quake: Govt waits for grim news of deaths

The Government was this afternoon waiting for details of deaths in Christchurch and a second emergency cabinet meeting will be held tonight.

Christchurch quake: People likely to be trapped in cathedral (+ photos)

Nightmare looms for under-insured Cantabrians

Christchurch quake: Emergency Cabinet meeting

Christchurch quake: Looking back at the first quake

Reinsurance rates to rise as earthquake bill soars

New Zealand insurers face rate increases of more than 10 per cent for the renewal of their insurance this year, as Canterbury earthquake bill continues to mount.

Quake package 'huge weight lifted'

A Govt package for displaced homeowners is the 'first really positive thing' since the Canterbury quake, a resident says.

Govt to help quake residents with accommodation

Cantabrians forced out of their earthquake-damaged homes are set to get financial assistance and help finding accommodation from the Govt.