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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.
Schools confront confusion
Emergency meetings have been held by schools groups trying to get to the bottom of yesterday's confused reveal of a shake-up of Christchurch's schools system.
Thieves target damaged homes
Abandoned quake-damaged neighbourhoods in Christchurch are proving rich pickings for criminals, with burglars risking entry to unstable buildings.
Govt plans shake schools
The Government has been given a fail mark for its handling of a $1b education announcement for post-earthquake Christchurch today, which proposed closing 13 schools.
13 Christchurch schools set to close
The Government is set to close 13 Canterbury schools and merge another 18 in an overhaul of the education sector in the area that was revealed today.
Red tape obstructing construction, inquiry told
New Zealand's top construction companies are at breaking point over a rising tide of red tape, an inquiry heard today.
Quake inquiry hearings end
The royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Canterbury earthquakes disaster closed today with the chairman giving a final acknowledgment to bereaved families.
5.3 earthquake strikes near Haast
A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rocked much of the West Coast and Otago this morning.