Police name six more quake victims
The names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.
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Christopher Homan
Christopher Grant Homan, 34, of Christchurch, has been confirmed as one of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Gil Hwan Yu
Gil Hwan Yu, 24, from South Korea, was a student at the King's Education language school, which was based in the CTV building.
Allan Sinclair
Dr Allan Alexander Sinclair, 45, was a doctor at The Clinic, which was on the fourth floor of the devastated CTV building.
Melanie Brown
Melanie Jane Brown, 54, of Christchurch, worked for insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh, which was based in the Pyne Gould Corporation building.
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