More fundraisers for Christchurch
The Christchurch earthquake has continued to inspire the entertainment industry into action with benefit shows. Here are two more on the way:
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Police name 11 more quake victims
Police have this evening confirmed the identities of a further 11 people who died in the Christchurch earthquake, all of whom died at King's Education language school in the devastated CTV building.
Christine (Trish) Stephenson
Christine Patricia Stephenson (Trish), 61, was a casual practice nurse who worked at The Clinic in the devastated CTV building.
Janet Meller
Janet Dawn Meller was a "supermum" who was devoted to her children, her sister Pauline Luxford says.
PM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecasters
The Prime Minister's chief science adviser today hit out at earthquake forecasters such as Ken Ring, saying no one can predict when a quake will strike.
Valquin Bensurto
Valquin Bensurto has been confirmed as one of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Kyle Jack-Midgley
Kyle Brandon Jack-Midgley, 27, was in the CTV building when it collapsed during the earthquake.
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.
