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Christchurch earthquake: Landlords play hardball with fleeing tenants
Some Christchurch renters fleeing the shaken city are getting little charity from landlords, who are trying to keep them locked into contracts.
Some Christchurch renters fleeing the shaken city are getting little charity from landlords, who are trying to keep them locked into contracts.
John Key indicated last night that Earthquake Commission levies could triple because of the damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake.
A leading structural engineer says our cities may have been "a little passive" about strengthening our buildings.
Prime Minister John Key has asked all New Zealanders to observe two minutes' silence from 12.51pm on Tuesday.
Damaged Cathedral becomes a rallying point for the people of a hurt and devastated city.
Specialised search teams tunnel through the darkness to find survivors of the quake.
It is 12.51 pm when the earthquake strikes. I have just finished my coffee, am halfway through a toasted sandwich and my girlfriend has just asked me how my day has been.