Man who broke neck in quake walks in front door
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Ken Hird is back home today for the first time since breaking his neck during an earthquake aftershock in Christchurch.
Ken Hird is back home today for the first time since breaking his neck during an earthquake aftershock in Christchurch.
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