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No state of emergency after quakes

There will be no state of emergency declared after Christchurch's latest shakes and most schools in the city should reopen soon, but there is also some bad weather on the way for the beleaguered city.

Life in the quake zone: 'It's like your worst nightmare coming true'

Aftershocks: Cliff top devastation

Ruined city protected us - mayor

Fifteen thousand homes are without power in Christchurch this morning, roads, bridges and all schools are closed, as the stunned city once again wakes to the destruction caused by earthquakes. Miraculously...

Your reactions: Christchurch aftershocks

Continued reactions to Monday's earthquakes in Christchurch.

Christchurch hit by night of aftershocks

Barry Clarke: You can only take so much

Christchurch aftershocks: Liquefaction familiar for couple

Christchurch aftershocks: No delay to rebuild checks

Christchurch earthquake: More damaged buildings to come down

Another 50 Christchurch buildings are likely to come down after the latest round of earthquakes hit the devastated city today.

Health concerns highlighted after latest quake

Cold night ahead for quake-hit Canterbury

Inquest into February quake postponed after new shakes

Latest updates: More aftershocks to come - GNS

Christchurch airport re-opens after quakes

Key: Earthquake 'does not lessen our resolve'

Timeball Station collapses in quake

Christchurch aftershock: Quake very scary - Mayor Parker

A magnitude 6 quake that struck Christchurch around 2.20pm was "very, very scary", Mayor Bob Parker said.