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Sludge from liquefaction after the latest series of quakes in Christchurch.
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Woman nearly drowns in quake sinkhole

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A Christchurch woman who nearly drowned in a liquefaction sinkhole during the December 23 quake is fighting to walk again after suffering horrific injuries to her leg. Natalie, 47, who did not want her last name used, was talking with her neighbours in a North New Brighton street when the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 3.18pm and within seconds she...

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Tractor accident victim Rod Bennett awaits surgery in Christchurch Hospital... "I've never been in so much pain".

Trapped man thankful for cellphones

With his ankle firmly pinned beneath the wheel of a four-tonne tractor Rod Bennett counts himself lucky he carries two cellphones to ensure access in remote areas.

CERA chief executive Roger Sutton.

Roger Sutton- Public needs confidence

CERA CEO Roger Sutton says ensuring the safety of commercial and large multi-unit buildings is a key focus at CERA at the moment.

An incident last Friday at the Hotel Grand Chancellor hospitalised a 42-year-old worker with critical head injuries.

Hotel demolition under safety cloud

Contractors could soon be banned from working on ladders after a serious fall by a worker on the demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Brendon McCullum hits out on his way to 83 against Zimbabwe yesterday.

Duminy gets shot at NZ

South Africa have recalled left-hander JP Duminy at the expense of Ashwell Prince in the only change to their test squad for next month's cricket tour.

Sport

No resting on his laurels for Franks

Owen Franks (right) celebrates with Brad Thorn last season. You've just turned 24, won a Rugby World Cup, are young enough to play in a couple more, and cemented a place in New Zealand rugby history. How do you top that? Have your say

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How do you think EQC has handled earthquake insurance issues in Christchurch?

This poll ended on 28 January 2012.

Outstandingly- they're under a lot of pressure

8%

Pretty well- for the most part

21%

Not very well at all - too many errors

34%

Terribly- it's outrageous

35%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

Opinion

Anna Turner- Cellphone etiquette

Anna Turner pic for column Columnist Anna Turner is sick of rude phone etiquette during dinner, but has heard of a new game which is said to be able to fix the problem. Poll Have your say

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Rural

Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time

Photo / Thinkstock Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them. 2 Comments

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Life & Style

Travel: Up a lazy river

At Tubairata village we are introduced to Fijian customs, such as drinking kava, and enjoying lunch with our village hosts. Photo / Supplied Expatriate Fijian Anendra Singh returns to see how his homeland is faring, and discovers he can no longer stand the heat Have your say

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