Top Stories for Wednesday 23 February 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Our programme this morning is completely devoted to the aftermath of yesterday's Christchurch earthquake. Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have been trapped in buildings in the city overnight. The emergency department at Christchurch Hospital is extremely busy with many seriously injured people. After an emergency cabinet meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister flew to Christchurch to view the aftermath of the quake first hand. Numerous stories, some of survival, others more tragic are emerging in the aftermath of the quake.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 20:33:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Navaeh Rickard aged 3 with her mum Suzie Rickard and sister Keisha aged 17 months takes refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 14:08:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Nick Music shows his son, Tom with daughter Sophie, 7, his damage in Goodman Street, Burwood".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 17:34:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. The Catholic Basilica hasn't suffered too much damage while the building on the corner of St Asaph and Barbadoes Street is condemned".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 19/01/2014: Nostalgic Narrative

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 January 2014 entitled, "Nostalgic Narrative".

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 March 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

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The farmer swore that his fence and hedge were in a straingt line, but mother nature had other ideas! Aftermath of the Saturday 4 September 2010 magnitude 7.1 earthquake at the previously unknown faultline along which the quake originated.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:16 12:38:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Council works moving furniture of Mike Whiteford who has been forced to leave his flat in South Brighton after being told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:16 12:48:49

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Council workers moving furniture of Mike Whiteford who has been forced to leave his flat in South Brighton after being told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:16 12:43:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Council workers moving furniture of Mike Whiteford who has been forced to leave his flat in South Brighton after being told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 14:23:26

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Press. Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. This power pole in Kingsford Street sunk a good metre or so into the ground".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:10 17:48:01

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Idyllic Fendalton home of Simon Robinson, who was struck by a falling chimney in his bedroom and is now in hospital with serious injuries".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 23/12/2011: Afternoon Aftershocks

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 December 2011 entitled, "Afternoon Aftershocks".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 (02)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Historic buildings around Christchurch received varying degrees of damage. The Provincial Chambers on Durham Street is scaffolded".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 (15)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Jo Mackwell digs out the garden of her parents from under the silt in Reaby Street, Burwood".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:30:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:32:46

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:28:35

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 (01)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Chris Piper in his family's St Martins ruined house where structural damage has probably written it off".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 (03)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Historic buildings around Christchurch received varying degrees of damage. The Provincial Chambers on Durham Street is scaffolded".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 14:20:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Sign at the intersection of Liggins Street and Kingsford Street in Burwood, referring to traffic along Liggins Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:25:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 13:59:46

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:25:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 11:07:06

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 (01)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Historic buildings around Christchurch received varying degrees of damage. Builders work on the Repertory Theatre in Kilmore Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 11:27:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 11:27:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 11:29:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:10 11:44:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse".