
An earthquake memories story from Paula Thompson, Clinical Coder, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Red crosses for a good cause".
An earthquake memories story from Karen Wilson, Charge Nurse Manager, Ward 10, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "This is bad".
An earthquake memories story from David Hiddlestone and Alan Heney, Christchurch Hospital Orderlies, titled, "Proud of my team".
An earthquake memories story from Pauline Michel, Receptionist/Clerical Worker, Physiotherapy Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Instinct kicked in".
An earthquake memories story from Bevan Harden, Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Response based on common sense".
Under the caption 'Best value for money?' is a football stadium displaying a red cross. From within a voice proclaims the advantages of having a combined covered stadium, hospital and blood bank. Under CERA, the Christchurch Central Development Unit had planned for a covered sports stadium, with attached facilities and shops as one of the key sites in the Christchurch rebuild after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The 'blood bin' refers to the recent practice in rugby of sending off players with flesh wounds. There were also plans for a new hospital. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
An earthquake memories story from Pleayo Tovaranonte, Medical Registrar, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Focus on the patients you can help".
An earthquake memories story from Anne Morgan, Service Manager Children's, Christchurch Women's Hospital, titled, "Runner for the emergency department".
An earthquake memories story from Warren Campbell-Trotter, Nurse Coordinator (Quality and Risk), Hillmorton Hospital, titled, "An earthquake experience".
An earthquake memories story from Mike Ardagh, Medical Specialist, Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Clear heads on strong shoulders".
An earthquake memories story from Jane Evans, Transfer of Care Nurse, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Carried on and made do".
An earthquake memories story from Anne Esson, Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Much was done by torchlight".
Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.
It's been revealed that not a single one of New Zealand's 315 police buildings constructed before 2011 have had a full earthquake safety check. Canterbury's district health buildings and a central Wellington cinema are among other major structures needing checks. Phil Pennington joins us with the details.
A photograph of a child and Batman posing together in one of Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards. Batman was there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:42pm with the caption, "Batman and Buddy".
An earthquake memories story from Christina MacLachlan, Registrar, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Not just another day at the office: ICU".
An earthquake memories story from Mike Corboy, Electrician, The Princess Margaret Hospital Maintenance, titled, "You don't see that everyday".
We hear the latest from Latimer Square where a make-shift hospital has been set-up outside the Canterbury TV building.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Young women relaxing after a cycle ride, outside the Prince Margaret Hospital on Cashmere Road".
An earthquake memories story from Alison Gallant, Charge Nurse Manager, Ward 31, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Patients put their faith in us".
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