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Chch quake report slams fire chiefs
Fire chiefs failed to cope with the February 22 earthquake response, according to a scathing report out today which criticised them for being disorganised.
'A ticket to change'
The Canterbury earthquakes were a chance for many to break out of their mundane existences, a researcher has found.
5.5 quake hits near Taupo
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Taupo this afternoon and was felt along the East Coast of the North Island.
Little chance of aftershocks
Aftershocks are unlikely after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked much of the central and lower North Island today.
Post-quake exodus bottoms out
The post-earthquake exodus from Christchurch has bottomed out, according to latest figures which show just 2800 people leaving the wider city area in the last year.
Quake exiles look north
Cantabrians are setting their sights on Hamilton's housing market as they look to spend their newly received insurance payouts from damaged properties.
Chch quake response 'effective' - review
Emergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.
Quake kids take to the skies
Quake-stressed Christchurch school children are being given free scenic flights above their decimated neighbourhoods to help take their minds off everyday worries.
Scientists predict Canterbury quake risk
Scientists warn that quake-rattled Christchurch faces a 72 per cent probability of being hit by an earthquake measuring between 5 and 5.4 magnitude in the next year.
Massive quakes rattle globe - study
A pair of massive earthquakes which struck off the coast in Sumatra in April may have triggered quakes around the globe, according to new research.
1.3 million Kiwis take part in ShakeOut
A quarter of the country registered for a national earthquake drill today, but despite the popularity of the exercise there are no plans to make it an annual event.
Chch 'underwhelmed' by drill
The drop, cover and hold message was practised around the country today at 9.26am today, but in Christchurch some laughed at the need to take part in an earthquake drill.
Christchurch businesses abandon CBD
About half of the businesses which left the Christchurch CBD after the Canterbury earthquakes are not likely to return, research has found.
NZ Shakeout 2012: Drop, Cover and Hold
NZ Shakeout 2012 is Wednesday 26th. We should all know what to do in an earthquake, and that's 'drop, cover, hold.' Watch this video as Peter Elliott explains what to do when an earthquake happens. Video courtesy NZGetThru.
Fake quakes rattle GeoNet reports
Two large North Island earthquakes reported by GeoNet this morning didn't actually happen - leaving the agency apologising for any alarm caused.
Disaster alerts on phones
Free Auckland Civil Defence application now available to smartphone users.
Education Minister under fire again
Education Minister Hekia Parata has come under fire today for creating more struggle for quake affected families bearing the brunt of proposed changes to Christchurch schools.
EQC review in wake of 'quake lessons'
It is hoped a newly-announced review of the Earthquake Commission will draw on the lessons learned following the Canterbury Earthquakes.
NZ memories: Chch crumbles
On February 22, 2011 the heart of Christchurch was shattered and a country was thrown into shock.