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Inquest into earthquake deaths continues

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Coroner will today hear more evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building when it collapsed in February's earthquake.

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Emergency personnel searching the wreckage of the collapsed Pyne Gould Corporation building for people trapped during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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Emergency personnel searching the wreckage of the collapsed Pyne Gould Corporation building for people trapped during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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Members of the public standing outside the Christchurch City Council Offices on Worcester Boulevard, shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 24/02/2011: Checking in

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 24 February 2011 entitled, "Checking in".

Double the number of Cantabrians leave for good after quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

People are leaving Christchurch for good at double the rate than before February's earthquake.

Crumpled shop front of 176 High Street

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The collapsed shop front of 176 High Street after the February and June earthquakes.

Hubbard, James, 1949- :[Courage after the Christchurch earthquake. 25 Febr…

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The cartoon shows a tall candle representing 'rescuers' from which a flame of 'courage' burns. Below are broken stones creating the name 'Christchurch'. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 266

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A photograph of a sign outside the Christchurch Art Gallery advertising the "Debuilding" exhibition which was on display when the 22 February 2011 earthquake hit.

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - In a Perfect World

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The old Christchurch Railway Station Clock Tower was damaged during the 7.1 magnitude quake on 4 September 2010 and was braced by the wooden sleeve until repaired. However, although the sleeve did its job during the 6.3 magnitude quake on 22 February 2011, the lower part of the tower started to break away.

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A photograph of cars parked along Dundas Street surrounded by liquefaction. The photograph was taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Earthquake? No... this is an extreme adventure a…

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A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Christchurch Art Gallery can be seen.

Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.

Statement by President Obama on the Earthquake in New Zealand

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A press release from the United States Embassy New Zealand containing a statement by President Barack Obama about the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.

The Timaru Herald Image: Natasha Martin 2011:02:25 13:50:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake 22 February 2011. People flocking to Liquor King on Stanmore Road where they were selling beer for $1 per bottle."