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Didem Yaman
University of Otago PhD student Didem Yaman was confirmed by police as a victim of the Christchurch earthquake on March 15, 2011.
No more bodies likely to be found in Christchurch
It is unlikely more bodies will be found in quake-ravaged central Christchurch but the confirmed death toll is still expected to climb as the coroner works on identifying individuals from badly damaged remains, police say.
Philippines may sue if CTV building liability found
The Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch.
Six more quake victims named
Police have this afternoon confirmed the identities of a further six people who died in the Christchurch earthquake.
Japan tsunami: Tears of anxiety - and of elation
Yoshimi Okazaki lost her home and job in the Christchurch quake. Now her loved ones are missing in the devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.
No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key
Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.
Christchurch thoughts with Japan - Parker
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.
Instant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergency
The excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.