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New Zealand Earthquake - Page 11

Five aftershocks jolt Christchurch

Christchurch residents were shaken throughout the night by several aftershocks measuring between magnitude 3.2 and 4.2. Ref. Source 4

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Geologists find fault in optimism on alpine quake risk

Canterbury University earthquake researchers believe the latest study on the frequency of major Alpine Fault earthquakes is too optimistic. Ref. Source 2

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Christchurch's biggest shake in months

Christchurch got its biggest shake in four months last night when a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck 20 kilometres east of the city. Ref. Source 3

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Quakes shrink Canterbury economy

It's official - the greater Christchurch economy has shrunk by about 10 per cent because of the three big earthquakes. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Official in dark over eruption for 100 minutes

Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain is refusing to answer questions on why it took 100 minutes for Taupo-based emergency management staff to be told of Mt Tongariro's eruption last month. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Families displaced by quakes get new homes

Two families forced into exceptional living arrangements after the Canterbury earthquakes will soon roll out the welcome mat at new volunteer-built homes. Ref. Source 5

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No-show 600 face naming, shaming

Up to 600 people who pledged to give their time to help Christchurch's earthquake recovery in return for a free concert ticket have failed to keep their word. Ref. Source 3

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Twenty seconds of terror leaves city in chaos

A frazzled Wellington wakes today to a city still stunned by the 6.5 magnitude quake that shook the lower North Island and sent people scrambling for cover. Ref. Source 1