Extended audio: Chilling emergency calls from aftermath of Christchurch ea…

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Ten years on and these recordings are a raw reminder of that fateful day.

Remembering Christchurch: How the world reacted to the devastating Februar…

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It's been a decade since the magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck that killed 185 people.

'Town is chaotic': Audio from Fire and Emergency's response to Christchurc…

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"The calls started coming in, and then you realised that this was a totally different kettle of fish."

'It's very emotional': Two children who lost parents in Christchurch earth…

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"It can be years down the track that things pop up, you know, you just can't ask him a question."

A few interesting finds

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If you recall our 2020 end of year blog, I made a new year’s resolution to ensure that we were updating both our social media accounts and the blog regularly. If you follow our blog and our other accounts, you’ll … Continue reading →

Hall’s Oriental Turkish Bath

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It’s very easy to think of 19th century New Zealand as being a place isolated from the rest of the world. Yet as we research and investigate colonial Christchurch, we are constantly being reminded of the connections that existed between … Continue reading →

There’s Gold in Them There Hills!

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Today on the blog the lure of gold is taking us over the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. Anyone who is a fan of The Luminaires is aware of the thrill, drama, and hardship that was a day … Continue reading →