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Christchurch mourns demolition of landmark
The demolition of an earthquake-ravaged historic building has begun despite an outcry from heritage campaigners.
Quakes continue to rock Canterbury
Aftershocks have continued this afternoon after a magnitude 5.0 quake hit late this morning, causing panic, power outages and damage.
No confirmed injuries after 5.0 aftershock
Civil Defence say today's 5.0 aftershock would have felt on the ground like a magnitude 7 quake.
Manchester Courts demolition begins
Demolition has begun on one of Christchurch's most famous buildings, Manchester Courts, which suffered irreversible damage during the massive September 4 earthquake.
Quake spells end for historic homestead
A pioneer homestead shattered by the Canterbury earthquake is to be pulled down.
Fletcher gets $1bn quake contract
Fletcher Construction will run the Earthquake Commission's (EQC) project management office to oversee the rebuild after the Canterbury earthquake, a contract worth around $1 billion.
Christchurch to lose heritage building
An historic Christchurch building damaged in last month's earthquake will be demolished.
Contaminated whitebait warning
Whitebait caught from sewage-contaminated rivers could end up on the plates of unsuspecting diners at restaurants and cafes.