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Prince William to address thousands at quake memorial
Prince William will address the thousands of people expected at next week's national memorial service for the victims of the devastating Christchurch earthquake.

Prince William to be at quake service
Prince William is set to make a special visit to New Zealand to commemorate those killed in the Christchurch earthquake and the Pike River Mine disaster, but fiancee Kate Middleton will not be joining him.

Govt: No post-quake 'ghettos'
Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.

Dad's toughest role - in loving memory
Robert Gilbert is paying tribute to his son Jaime, who died in the quake, by playing his part in a Repertory production of 'Hamlet'.

Cup hinges on engineering reports
Engineering reports expected in coming days on Christchurch's earthquake-damaged AMI Stadium will dictate whether the city can play host to the Rugby World Cup.

Chinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appeal
A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.

30-tonne 'Rocky' raises tonnes of cash
A 30-tonne rock that landed in the hallway of a Christchurch house during last month's earthquake has raised more than....

Man who was killed while helping others 'always gave his best'
A man who helped others cross the Port Hills after the earthquake before being hit by falling boulders was remembered today at a service attended by hundreds.