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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.
Christchurch earthquake: Search squads focus on rewards, not risks
Their task is to enter highly restricted and prohibited areas, putting their lives on the line to save others.
Christchurch earthquake: Hopes fading for 300 missing
Hope is fading for hundreds of people missing for a second night after the Christchurch earthquake.
'For five days I didn't eat' , says exhausted tramper
The lost English tourist spotted by a helicopter last night in the Kahurangi National Park says he can't describe the relief he felt when he was found.
UK tramper had become disorientated
The English tourist found last night in the Kahurangi National Park had become disoriented and confused the route he was on for another.
Search for missing English tramper near Nelson
A large search is underway for a missing 30-year-old English tourist, tramping in Kahurangi National Park west of Nelson.
Chilean miners considered suicide, cannibalism
The 33 miners rescued from inside a Chilean mine last year had considered suicide and cannibalism, it has emerged.
Police resume search for elderly hunter
Police have resumed their search for an elderly hunter believed to have been swept down a Bay of Plenty river on Saturday.
Rescue boat skipper forced to make a tough decision
A rescue boat skipper made one of the toughest decisions of his life today as he tried to rescue two boaties from the boiling surf at Kawhia on the North Island's west coast.
Four lucky to be alive after boats capsize on bar
Police say four people are lucky to be alive after two boats capsized on the Kawhia bar in Waikato today and are praising two local boaties and two commercial vessels for their quick rescue.