Saturday 4th September, 2010
Prime Minister arrives to survey damage in Christchurch
Christchurch residents are taking stock of the damage to their city following the major earthquake that struck in the early hours of Saturday morning with local officials calling the lack of fatalities a miracle.
New Zealand quake survivors feel lucky to be alive
Survivors of a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand Saturday said they feel lucky to be alive.
Emergency declared after massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Christchurch
New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, was extensively damaged and emergency was declared early Saturday, after a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the city causing widespread damage.
Emergency declared after New Zealand quake
New Zealand News.NetA state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island, was extensively damaged by a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake that flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage connections.
Massive quake damages New Zealand's Christchurch city
New Zealand News.NetThe New Zealand city of Christchurch was extensively damaged early Saturday when it was hit by a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake which flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage connections.
7.4-magnitude quake hits New Zealand
New Zealand News.NetTsunami monitoring agencies said they had detected no destructive tsunami after a deep earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck near New Zealand's South Island Friday.
No survivors of Fox Glacier plane crash
New Zealand News.NetA plane has crashed in New Zealand's South Island killing all nine passengers onboard.
Nine killed in plane crash in New Zealand
New Zealand News.NetNine people were killed when a skydive plane crashed at Fox Glacier airport in New Zealand.
Wellington beaten by Manawatu
StuffManawatu turned the formbook on its head with a shock 36-24 national provincial championship rugby win over a witless Wellington in Palmerston North today. Wellington were close to inept against ...
Kiwi cyclist secures pro contract
StuffWorld track cycling medallist Jesse Sergent is the latest New Zealander to secure a Pro Tour contract. Sergent, 22, of Feilding, has landed a contract with Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack after...
Man in intensive care
Newstalk ZBThe man is aged in his 50s. Michele Hider, a spokeswoman for Christchurch Hospital, said a couple of men in their 50s were seriously injured. One was hit when a chimney fell and the other was cut by...
Crisis Centre open overnight
Newstalk ZBThe National Crisis Management Centre is functioning overnight, to ensure any central government support and coordination that might be needed is available at first light.
Rail mainly reopened; water to arrive
Newstalk ZBThe only stretch that remains damaged is a five kilometre line in the Kaiapoi area. But KiwiRail spokeswoman Jenni Austin says the rest of the line is restored. She says that includes the main south...
New Zealand skydiving plane crashes; 9 die
NDTVWellington: Nine people were killed after a light aircraft belonging to a skydiving company burst into flames and crashed today near a popular tourist spot in New Zealand's Southern Alps, police said....
New Zealand, the 'Shaky Isles,' dreads the 'Big One' - Feature
Earth TimesNew Zealand deserves its reputation as the "Shaky Isles," but most are too small to be felt by the country's 4.3 million people.Up to 150, however, are large enough to register, and every schoolchild ...
Revenue from Pakistan tour could suffer - NZC
CricinfoJustin Vaughan feels that the New Zealand public may not be excited about Pakistan's upcoming tour of the country due to the spot-fixing controversy
Christchurch CBD in lockdown as night falls
TVNZphotos The National Crisis Management Centre is operating overnight to ensure any central government support is available for Canterbury. There has been widespread structural damage to buildings an...
Farmers help out as milk tankers take water to the stricken city
TVNZThe rural community has offered practical help to city residents hit by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake west of Christchurch this morning. Three milk tankers have been converted into water tankers whi...
Canterbury quake: As it happened
TVNZThe Ministry of Education says it is not aware of any major damage to schools or services in the Canterbury region following today's massive earthquake. Canterbury University is closed until Septem...
Quake: Miracle survivors share stories
TVNZwatch A 16-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after his home collapsed around him, while he was asleep in the top floor. Xavier Trouslleot-Rhodes has just bruises and scrapes - a miracle considering...
Schools being assessed for damage, Lincoln Uni closed Monday
TVNZThe Ministry of Education says it is not aware of any major damage to schools or services in the Canterbury region following today's massive earthquake. The ministry is still determining the extent...
Storm headed for quake-weary Christchurch on Sunday
TVNZSevere winds predicted for tomorrow may be strong enough to further damage already fragile buildings after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury early this morning. Many homes have been expose...
Christchurch hit by earthquake
The GuardianEarthquake strikes Christchurch in New Zealand State of emergency declared after earthquake with magnitude of 7.0 strikes 19 miles west of Christchurch
Detour routes operating well
NZ CityThere are 50 percent fewer cars than usual on the road in Auckland tonight, with a key part of the motorway system closed.The southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway were closed at five o'clock this...
Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand's South Island
Gadsden TimesA powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there were so far no deaths and only two...
Embassy to ensure safety of UAE students in New Zealand
WAMSep 4, 2010 - 11:48 - Canberra, 4 Sept. 2010 (WAM) - The UAE embassy in Canberra has set up an operations room to directly monitor situation of UAE students in New Zealand following the powerful earth...
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