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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.

World reacts to Auckland tornado
The tornado which ripped through Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon has captivated the world's media.

Tornado terror: Man hurled to death
The man killed in a devastating tornado was hurled into the air by 200km/h winds from an Albany...

Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan: Japan salutes generosity of New Zealand
The nation's devastating crisis offers a chance for rebirth, writes Prime Minister Naoto Kan

Glass made volcano ash a flight risk
Air traffic controllers were 'right' to close European airspace last year over fears of the ash plume.

Ken Ring now fears for his life
Moon man Ken Ring has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats.