Cathedral Dean speaking to Nine to Noon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One of the most potent symbols of the earthquake has been the massive amount of destruction caused to Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral, including the toppling of its spire.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christ Church Cathedral looks uncharacteristically unkempt".

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (325)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (330)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (323)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (339)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (334)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (338)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (333)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

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Damage to Lyttelton following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. St John's Church on Winchester Street with a collapsed spire and rubble lying on the footpath where it fell.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (328)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (337)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (336)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (332)

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A photograph of a detail of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front.

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:34:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rubberneckers driving by or watching the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:00:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rubberneckers driving by or watching the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:00:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rubberneckers driving by or watching the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:20:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rubberneckers driving by or watching the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road have its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:32:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rubberneckers driving by or watching the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road have its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Demolition of remainder of Christchurch cathedral begins today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The spire of Christ Church Cathedral once stood 20 storeys high but was reduced to less than half that by last year's earthquake. Its temporary replacement's construction began yesterday with the first sod turned.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 170

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The road, driveway and footpath are covered in silt from liquefaction on Papanui Road. In the background is the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, which has had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 17:51:05

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. The church tower is seen with the damaged spire tops removed".

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 14:52:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. Vicar Indrea Alexander looks up at the damaged church tower spires".

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The Victoria Clock Tower on the corner of Victoria and Durham Streets. The spire at the of the tower has been knocked off centre and the base has been reinforced with wooden bracing.

Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The steeple was removed after the September earthquake. The future of church is unclear, but the church hall has been demolished".

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The steeple was removed after the September earthquake. The future of church is unclear, but the church hall has been demolished".

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 16:28:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. Damaged spire-tops lie on the ground after being removed from the church tower".

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (331)

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A photograph of the base of a finial from the top of one of the spires of the Cranmer Centre, removed and placed on the ground in front. Illegible words have been etched into the top of the base.

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 15:12:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. (L to R): Builder Kevin Deam and St. Mary's parishioner Craig Perkins inspect a damaged spire on the church tower".