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<i>Gill South</i>: Powers of Superman needed to rebuild a shattered city
Christchurch recovery is a job that called for a top CEO.
Cities look to Christchurch for earthquake lessons
The February earthquake in Christchurch lays bare the complacency which surrounds our risk-management of older buildings.
Worried Romans flee city 'just in case'
Rome's usually bustling streets are less busy than usual today.
Mississippi River flooding
The Mississippi River has swollen to historic heights, flooding large areas of U.S. southern states. Homes and businesses have been lost and thousands of people forced to evacuate.
Quake victim considers new life abroad
Amy Cooney would love to be able to put her earthquake ordeal behind her and focus on fond memories of her brother.
Warriors NRL star caught up in tornado chaos
A Warriors league player was one of the first on the scene after the tornado tore through an Albany mall...
Tornado-struck Roseberry Ave
Photographer Sarah Ivey visited Roseberry Avenue in Birkenhead yesterday, which was recovering from Tuesday's tornado. Some houses suffered major damage, while others were unscathed.
Inquest into unidentified earthquake victims
Unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake are set to be formally pronounced dead at an inquest.
Man killed by tornado named
Police have released the name of a 37-year-old Fletcher Construction worker who died after he was hurled into the air by the devastating tornado that struck Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon.