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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.
Many 'gutted' by RWC call - Mayor
Christchurch had been set to host two quarterfinals and five group-stage games but, after a meeting with International Rugby Board officials today, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced the city would no longer have that role.
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.
Christchurch loses all RWC games
Christchurch has been stripped of its seven Rugby World Cup matches due to damage at AMI Stadium following last month’s earthquake, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has announced with "great regret".
Christchurch businesses get first look behind CBD cordon
About 30 Christchurch business owners were given the chance this morning to retrieve what they could from their premises inside the cordon around the most quake-damaged parts of the central city.
RWC: Fate of Christchurch games expected today
An announcement on whether Rugby World Cup games can be held in Christchurch is expected at
Relocated Cup games would be 'a gold mine' for Auckland
Auckland is likely to make a huge economic gain should the Christchurch Rugby World Cup games be relocated, Auckland interest groups say.
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.
Laid off workers may not qualify for quake scheme
More than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.