Christchurch

This was the first rate cut in almost two years and came in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch.

Christchurch has since been hit by several so-called aftershocks that have continued to fray residents' nerves.

Christchurch is on New Zealand's South Island and is known as the Garden City.

A great way to experience some of the historic buildings and culture of the Garden City is by taking the Christchurch Tramway.

Prime Minister John Key announced a national memorial service would be held in Christchurch, with the date to be set later.

The extent of the trauma suffered in and around Christchurch may take time to emerge fully however, and should not be underestimated.

In Christchurch proper the mayor, Bob Parker, declared a state of emergency, and the airport has closed to all but relief flights.

Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city, was devastated by an earthquake and several aftershocks.

The tragedy came less than six months after an earlier quake hit Christchurch, causing heavy damage, but amazingly killing no one.

Our last stop was the International Antarctic Center in Christchurch, America's launching station for our operations in Antarctica.

During the earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, a man had a huge rock come his house through the ceiling.

Further destruction to Christchurch will add to Prime Minister Key's economic problems, as rebuilding costs are expected to be high.

Another Christchurch vegan said she found non- vegans attractive, but would not want to be physically close to them.

And rescuers are digging desperately through the ruins of toppled buildings in parts of Christchurch.

In saying, if he ask, that it was south of the Christchurch road.

The woman was restrained and the wounded pilots were able to land the plane safely in Christchurch.

The fish had been on display in the reception area of Quantum Chartered Accountants in Christchurch's High Street.

Multiple local and North Island Christchurch, Canterbury wire was blown off, thousands of families off.

With a population of about three hundred thousand, Christchurch is the second largest city of New Zealand.

Rescue workers look for survivors in a collapsed building after a massive earthquake devastated Christchurch, New Zealand.

The spectaculars will also be held in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Christchurch.

Wang Zhenxing told reporters: "Christchurch after the earthquake, many areas are water and electricity, chaos. "

A night time curfew was imposed in parts of Christchurch, while schools offered emergency shelter to those left homeless.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker declared a state of emergency 4 hours after the quake rocked the region.

A night-time curfew was imposed in parts of Christchurch; all schools offered emergency shelter to those left homeless.

John Key has declared a national state of emergency in response to the Christchurch Earthquake.

They (people? government? ) decided they didn't want a prison within the Christchurch city limits anymore so it was shut down.

Witnesses told of watching the spire of the iconic Christchurch Cathedral come crashing down during an aftershock.

Two strong earthquakes have rocked the New Zealand city of Christchurch, closing the airport and sending residents rushing from buildings.

After all, the re-build of Christchurch will act like a stimulus on the NZ economy later this year and into 2012.

Christchurch's older, colonial-era buildings in the most "English" of New Zealand's cities had borne the brunt of September's earthquake.

Senior Constable Russell Smith says the two women and four men, in their early 20s, have been attending courses in Christchurch.

A twinkling of fairy lights could be seen on the heights behind us, while ahead Christchurch already shimmered with neon.

In the two cities of the region, Christchurch and Timaru, great care has been taken to preserve Canterbury's colonial heritage.

The question hangs heavily over the city: will Christchurch prove a San Francisco, or a New Orleans?

Other important cities are Auckland in the north, Christchurch on the South Island and Queenstown, further to the south.

Fortunately, not long after my arrival, I was offered a position of IELTS Preparation course tutor at a language school in Christchurch.

One Christchurch resident witnessed the spire of the city's famous cathedral topple after the quake.

Christchurch's international airport, which closed after the quake, reopened Wednesday morning.

Currently, Christchurch earthquake search and rescue missing persons has been fully completed.

A Christchurch teenager went for evening surf in Dunedin yesterday, blissfully unaware a fullscale search for him was under way 20km away.

The earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city after Auckland, early Saturday morning.

At least 65 people have died after a 6. 3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island.

Large cracks appear on roads around the Avon River on February 23, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Q: About the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, has China offered sympathy and assistance?

Christchurch airport was closed and The Press building, a center for newspapers, was badly damaged.

High-Lan Baxter's funeral held in a small church in Christchurch.

An aerial view of a damaged cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.

AT 12: 51pm local time an earthquake shattered Christchurch, killing at least 65 people in New Zealand's second-largest city.

In New Zealand a ceremony was held to deconsecrate Christchurch cathedral.

22 at noon local time, the second largest city Christchurch, New Zealand (Christchurch) Richter 6. 3 earthquake has so far caused 75 deaths.

Their longest journey was a 6 hour drive from Christchurch to Queenstown.

One office building housing 200 workers had collapsed, while Christchurch Cathedral's spire tumbled.

Besides striking closer to a major population center, the 6. 3-magnitude Christchurch earthquake had a depth of just 5 kilometers (3 miles).

BEIJING, June 22 Xinhua, "New Zealand Economic Journal" reported local time June 21 at 22: 34, Christchurch again, a strong aftershock.

Christchurch area strongly felt, in addition, Dunedin, Rolleston and Rangiora have felt strong.

Christchurch, New Zealand, hosts the World Buskers Festival.

A series of strong aftershocks have rattled New Zealand's quake-devastated city of Christchurch, injuring scores of people.

Extras calls were made in the NZ main cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over a period of two weeks.

No explosives were found on the plane, which was on a flight from Blenheim to Christchurch. The pilots' injuries were not life threatening.

The quake occurred near the city of Christchurch, a community of some 400, 000 residents on the east coast.

Rescue workers searched for survivors through debris in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a 6. 3-magnitude earthquake.

Christchurch 22 Richter 6. 3 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 75 people were killed and 300 missing.

Right on time, after four hours and 21 minutes, we drew into Christchurch station.

The quake struck at 12: 51 pm (2351 GMT Monday), five kilometers (three miles) from Christchurch at a depth of just four kilometers.

International (Reuters Chen Xi): Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city 22 at noon local time a magnitude 6. 3 earthquake occurred.

Methods: Adults admitted to Christchurch Hospital over a 1-year period with CAP were included in the study.

"It is much more pleasant now. People sit in that area now because they feel safer, " Lonsdale told the Christchurch Press newspaper.

In addition, the Christchurch windy day, causing dust, wind speed was 90 kilometers per hour.

The epicenter was 56 km from Christchurch.

A: The Chinese Government pays great attention to the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

A magnitude-6. 1 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, killed 184 people.

Christchurch 25 am local time when the rain has stopped in the afternoon.

A building that collapsed during last year's Christchurch earthquake was sub-standard, an official report has found.

As workers assist an injured man, rescuers carefully seek other victims in the rubble Tuesday along Manchester Street in Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand: A suburban street is cleared after the recent earthquake Photograph: Torsten

University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences