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Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Crack in the parapet of this building, resulting from the magnitude 7,1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.

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Part of the parapet of this building was shaken loose by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.

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Part of the parapet of this building was shaken loose by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.

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Parapet and roof of this building collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.

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This building lost its parapet during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.

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There will be some very upset kids this Christmas, as Santa will not be able to deliver their presents; aftermath of the magnitude 7,1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Regional civil defence says listen to national centre, not pacific; Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre - "warning" too confusing; Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission; Auckland DHB avoids possible legal action over smoking complaint; 7.6 quake triggered near Kermadec Islands; NIWA says National Oceans Strategy urgently needed; and 27 Christchurch bakers lose their jobs.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Billy Kristian of The Invaders shares his memories of Ray Columbus who has died at the age of 74. Islay Marsden of the University of Canterbury discusses what clearing rocks and silt from quake-induced landslides will do to the coastal environment. Kevin Furlong of Penn State University discusses the connection between the earthquakes and various faultline systems.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A legal settlement between the Earthquake Commission and a group of Canterbury homeowners over the standard of quake repairs, is being described as a milestone for house owners throughout the country. The Reserve Bank has left the cost of borrowing unchanged at a record low 2-point-25 percent, athough it is signalling further cuts remain on the cards.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The government plans to introduce legislation to change the Earthquake Commission's operations, after a report found major failings. It found EQC was woefully unprepared as it dealt with the Canterbury quakes, and made dozens of recommendations about clarifying EQC's role and improving the way it deals with claimants. RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has more.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A huge milestone in the rebuild of the Christchurch Cathedral. Twelves years since the Canterbury earthquakes caused extensive damage to the building, community leaders and project managers have gathered inside the cathedral this morning for the first time since the quakes. It also marks the completion of stablisation phase of the project. Our reporter Adam Burns went along.

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Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while. This bus is used as a chocolate restaurant, and is parked next to the Pallet Pavilion on the site of the old Park Royal Hotel.

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The Church of the Good Shepherd (Philips Street) is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic architecture and was designed by Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort in 1884. It has suffered some major damage during 6.3 quake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. From Psalm 23 (King James Version) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ...

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A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Monsters in the Rafters You have no right to do this. Build me up Just to break me down. I wonder how you feel As I lie here alone. Fighting the monsters In my mind. Beyond the rafters Of the unknown. From a poem by Pinkieswear

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Taken soon after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. A friend tried to get home when the road opened up and her 4 wheel drive went down. We could not get it out! The grey liquefaction has stuck the other car fast. It took less than an hour to grow this thick.

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This shop on Riccarton Road was badly damaged in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010, and had to be demolished.

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Another shop verandah taken down by falling parapet during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.

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The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.

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The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.

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This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Repairs in progress on this High Street shop; aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Column reinforcement exposed under spalled concrete after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Column reinforcement exposed under spalled concrete after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Column reinforcement exposed under spalled concrete after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Another shop verandah taken down by falling parapet during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.

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The Westpac building suffered damage at its beam / column joints during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

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Repairs being carried out on this restaurant (converted from a church) at the Hereford Street / Manchester Street intersection;aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.