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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10673564&ref=rssThe states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.The emergencies were due to be lifted at lunchtime today but Civil Defence Minister John Carter said mayors...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:37:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-f4587c5baf0ae777b94f5a07f208db40NaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100914233700http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/344459,big-new-zealand-quake.htmlWellington - A state of emergency was lifted in New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, Thursday, 13 days after a devastating earthquake, but the region was still shaking. Nine aftershocks rattled the city in the 12 hours before the state of emergency was lifted, making it the worst night....Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:55:00 +0200earthtimesenearthtimes-b271b190c6a4d15b7e1f258f4db0318cNaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest-41.3348 174.807-41.3348 174.80720100916105500http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55912Tongan PM launches Christchurch earthquake appeal Posted at 06:21 on 16 September, 2010 UTC The Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr Feleti Sevele, has launched an appeal fund to raise money for the people of Christchurch following the 7.1 scale earthquake nearly two weeks ago.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:10:00 +0200rnzienrnzi-1e7dd63017757dc7fca65be06b52f5c7NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100916091000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201009/3013603.htm?desktopPHOTO A woman walks past a building in Christchurch, New Zealand, on September 6, 2010, after it was damaged by a powerful earthquake which struck the city on September 4. Dominique Schwartz, Auckland Last Updated: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:55:00 +1000 A state of emergency in Christchurch has been lifted....Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:52:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-c4c41d99acb4ba52b01e3c06da5808dbPoliticalUnrestNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80720100916065200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673837&ref=rss3.44pm The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reminded parents forced out of their homes by Canterbury's earthquake to follow basic safety precautions to avoid increased instances of sudden death syndrome (SDS).With many families...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:22:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-2c0d3071dffb306381234706d292e708NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest-43.5235 172.63820100916062200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673837&ref=rss1.45pm The Christchurch railway station clock tower has been stuck at 4.36 since September 4, a constant reminder of the exact time the city was rocked by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.The clock tower overlooks the city centre...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:18:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-e3e1afaf5fca7ae072ffdc6e667b89c7NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest-43.5235 172.63820100916041800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673868&ref=rssThe state of emergency has now been lifted for Christchurch City and neighbouring Waimakiriri.In an announcement at midday, Christchurch mayor Bob Parker said the state of emergency had been lifted but significant problems remained."We...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:18:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-2b2504970782a5e8d44171b0f073fc27NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest20100916041800http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-15/new-zealand-earthquake-may-be-fifth-costliest-for-insurers.htmlSept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The earthquake that hit New Zealand, may be the fifth-most costly for insurers, according to estimates from Risk Management Solutions.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:54:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-3b315a838a86a2b432e8f6ad72d16f39NaturalDisastersEuropeAid-41.3348 174.80720100916035400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-lifts-state-of-emergency-20100916-15ddj.htmlNew Zealand has lifted the states of emergency in the quake-affected parts of Canterbury two weeks after the disaster.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:35:00 +0200smhensmh-4a13d814420d3857529ea02870654fcbPoliticalUnrestNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100916033500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673837&ref=rss10.15am A Recovery Assistance Centre is being established in Kaiapoi as the district lifts its state of emergency and moves into recovery mode. The centre will offer support to members of the community affected by the earthquake...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:09:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-3efc51d2ed9f8f0ea8b038fa80f758beNaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100916020900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673800&ref=rssCountries around the world should aspire to be as prepared as New Zealand for massive natural disasters like the Christchurch earthquake, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.Miss Clark, who heads the United Nations Development...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:04:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-6673dfea08614fbc6c5c9698578de3d5NaturalDisastersHaitiReconstruction-43.5235 172.63820100915230400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673763&ref=rssKiwi musicians are lining up to star in a benefit concert for earthquake-struck Cantabrians.Band Together, at Hagley Park on October 23, will feature some of the biggest names in New Zealand music including Opshop, the Exponents...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:04:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-933d82a703e4056358b4515976ad417aNaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80720100915230400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10673659&ref=rssStudent volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.And their leader, Sam Johnson, a candidate in next month's Christchurch's community board elections, has been...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-a86126df1ea417fd62911fe640ea19beNaturalDisasters20100915104500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/youths-on-crime-spree-in-canterbury-held-20100915-15c7m.htmlA group of NZ teens have been arrested after embarking on a crime spree through the South Island region rocked by a devastating earthquake.Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:45:00 +0200smhensmh-bf24e89e389117cd33c6451dc712e202NaturalDisasters20100915074500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673630&ref=rssWhile the best side of the people of Canterbury has been on display in the wake of the earthquake, an exception seek to exploit the natural disaster for their own benefit.Early this morning Rangiora Police, supported by New Zealand...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:45:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-c9f25f40a5f5efdefdf237ff3829f0acNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100915064500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673429&ref=rssEarthquakes are always disruptive and this is especially true for tourist destinations.Tourism is big business for Canterbury, employing about 12 per cent of Christchurch's workforce. In the year before the earthquake, this...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:45:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-af53f8e766245c5a011ce92cd041ca66NaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100915044500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673931&ref=rssThe earthquake that struck Christchurch may be the fifth-most expensive for insurers based on projections from Risk Management Solutions.The quake may cost insurers NZ$2.1 billion to NZ$3.5 billion, RMS said today in a statement.The...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:25:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-341a20814620767559cb44d8339cedeaNaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100916112500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673448&ref=rssProperty developer Hugh Pavletich is arguing for more land around the fringes of Christchurch to be opened for building.Pavletich lives in Riccarton and is the co-author of the annual Demographic Housing Affordability Survey.In...Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:45:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-70c835041fd94b8a3781b46e717b3e6dNaturalDisastersSocialSituation-43.5235 172.63820100915044500http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20100915-237223.htmlWELLINGTON - New Zealand authorities on Wednesday extended a state of emergency in earthquake-damaged Christchurch by 24 hours. The state of emergency in three areas of the city and surrounding regions following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake on September 4 had been due to end at midday Wednesday (0000GMT, 8am Singapore time).Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:56:00 +0200AsiaOneenAsiaOne-698f788fb48a7ca5b5bebd397b3e5a46PoliticalUnrestNaturalDisastersPublicHealth-43.5235 172.63820100915025600http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/tom-hawthorn/new-zealand-earthquake-provides-some-tough-lessons-for-bc/article1707664/?cmpid=rss1Terra firma turned to sludge in Christchurch, a city that has much in common with Victoria, an SFU professor notesWed, 15 Sep 2010 02:10:00 +0200theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-b50283b1eec106b5f0b981deb8797b8fNaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100915021000http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673498&ref=rssThe New Zealand sharemarket continued to gather steam during the day as blue chip construction and building supplies stock Fletcher Building hit a nearly five-month high in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake. Fletcher Building...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:37:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-055e7f16877706746e5fee7a6ef5becaNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100914233700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-still-in-state-of-emergency-20100915-15bph.htmlA state of emergency issued after a devastating earthquake rocked Christchurch has been extended until noon on Thursday.Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:59:00 +0200smhensmh-6009b9b6211d9b8ed82cca3a6201cb43NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest20100915035900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673448&ref=rssProperty developer Hugh Pavletich is arguing for more land around the fringes of Christchurch to be opened for buildingPavletich lives in Riccarton and is the co-author of the annual Demographic Housing Affordability Survey.In...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:37:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-c1fe5b1f77a5674af9eca0db739d30d3NaturalDisastersSocialSituation-43.5235 172.63820100914233700http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673506&ref=rssThe Government's Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill passed into law yesterday as political opposites Act and the Greens both raised concerns over the sweeping powers it gives ministers.The legislation creates an...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:36:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-df1895491a4be6cbec51c6e16c274ed8NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100914203600http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673507&ref=rssMost Christchurch businesses are up and running after the major earthquake that struck the city, a survey has found.The four-day survey of almost 400 businesses has confirmed initial findings that more than 92 per cent of those...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:36:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-3e8d4b5fa6383464435ba8355ef415b1NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100914203600http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00199/european-union-offers-earthquake-help-to-nz.htmChristchurch, NZ's second largest city, suffered a major earthquake on Saturday morning, 4 September 2010.The European Union offered New Zealand assistance that same day. NZ also received messages ...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-a262b48e304d74916f12c04817f1547fNaturalDisastersDisasterReliefECnewsFrontexBorderDisputesKristalinaGeorgievaCivilProtectionEU-Pacific-43.5235 172.63820100914135500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673425&ref=rssThe New Zealand sharemarket continued to gather steam during the day as blue chip construction and building supplies stock Fletcher Building hit a nearly five-month high in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.Fletcher Building...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:32:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-322e2b0a2cba17374d261cd1f27a71beNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100914093200http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201009/3011543.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +1000 New Zealand's government says construction quality will not be sacrificed during efforts to rebuild quake-hit Christchurch. Parliament is expected to pass a new law on Tuesday which will fast-track work being carried out after this month's earthquake. The powerful 7.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:59:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-d4c5ab82194644ea20ef3a282f7ef338NaturalDisasters20100914075900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673336&ref=rssHouseholders spooked by New Zealand's worst natural disaster in decades are turning to their insurance companies in droves to check their policies are current.Insurers spoken to say they have seen a surge in calls from customers...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:30:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-0a52799d6d9c19edebd24408ce15c1e7NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100914063000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201009/3010819.htm?desktopLast Updated: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:30:00 +1000 The Australian Red Cross is asking Australians to give money to an appeal supporting New Zealand earthquake victims. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the South Island city earlier this month, injuring more than 100 people and damaging thousands of homes.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:28:00 +0200australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-c28ff98941dc5d1dd89762b52f331002NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80720100914002800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673244&ref=rssDonations have poured in from corporations, New Zealanders and people from as far away as Britain for Canterbury residents.From today the New Zealand Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Commission will offer one-off emergency grants...Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:06:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-921d2026251e03b7b779fb6a87038bbcNaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100914000600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/14/3010810.htmThe Australian Red Cross is asking Australians to give money to an appeal supporting New Zealand earthquake victims.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:04:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-c40c74807d7fdd3b5ac06dad366154d2NaturalDisasters-41.3348 174.80720100914000400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673264&ref=rssThe Government has won support from its political rivals for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.Prime Minister John Key said yesterday that the quake - with...Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:59:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-a73babd267478a041d15784db69a95b5NaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100913205900http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/sep/16/british-science-festival-2010-british-science-festivalAfter earthquakes in 1382 and 1580, London can expect a similar quake at some time in the coming decades that would cause considerable damage and loss of life London is overdue for an earthquake that could cause billions of pounds worth of damage, a leading seismologist warned today.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:54:00 +0200guardianenguardian-7af3d0befe093bd8b013031c9fb90726NaturalDisasters51.4879 -0.17799820100916175400http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/sep/16/british-science-festival-2010-british-science-festivalAfter earthquakes in 1382 and 1580, London can expect a similar quake at some time in the coming decades that would cause considerable damage and loss of lifeThu, 16 Sep 2010 19:32:00 +0200irishsunenirishsun-7af3d0befe093bd8b013031c9fb90726NaturalDisasters20100916193200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10674054&ref=rssA historic photographic magazine produced just days after the Canterbury earthquake as a fundraiser for victims yesterday went into its third print run, raising more than $100,000 for those affected. Proceeds from Earthquake...Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:31:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-19d7151a03cb14e025ed362e09f54c97NaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100916203100http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55912Tongan PM launches Christchurch earthquake appeal Posted at 21:03 on 16 September, 2010 UTC The Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr Feleti Sevele, has launched an appeal fund to raise money for the people of Christchurch following the 7.1 scale earthquake nearly two weeks ago.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:13:00 +0200rnzienrnzi-331f9215163b16c6249f2ab32fea3946NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100916231300http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55912Tongan PM launches Christchurch earthquake appeal Posted at 21:45 on 16 September, 2010 UTC The Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr Feleti Sevele, has launched an appeal fund to raise money for the people of Christchurch following the 7.1 scale earthquake nearly two weeks ago.Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:13:00 +0200rnzienrnzi-2560019d14d135140785b9316f62d888NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100917001300http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=55912Tongan PM launches Christchurch earthquake appeal Posted at 22:33 on 16 September, 2010 UTC The Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr Feleti Sevele, has launched an appeal fund to raise money for the people of Christchurch following the 7.1 scale earthquake nearly two weeks ago.Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:13:00 +0200rnzienrnzi-5304b368a4b784f8fade22478df467f5NaturalDisasters-43.5235 172.63820100917011300http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-copping-aussiesized-storm-20100917-15fr4.htmlAAP A massive storm the size of Australia is thrashing New Zealand with no relief expected over coming days from strong winds, rain and bitter cold. The wild conditions prompted the NZ MetService to issue severe weather warnings for all parts of New Zealand's North and the South Islands until the storm passes over early next week.Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:36:00 +0200smhensmh-570e9e972efde2f9ead91b36e69b6e04NaturalDisastersEMF_Health-35.3499 149.042-41.3348 174.80720100917073600http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20100917-237731.htmlGale-force winds of up to 130km per hour were lashing some areas with heavy rain. -AFPFri, 17 Sep 2010 10:38:00 +0200AsiaOneenAsiaOne-a1fc9dc8a8d570a90f70ef1ff366cbf9NaturalDisasters20100917103800http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10674194&ref=rssCanterbury's heritage buildings damaged in the September 4 earthquake will get up to $10 million for restoration work from the Government.The funding was announced by Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson, standing...Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:39:00 +0200nzheraldennzherald-0a72863fb287effe30b0b135ea7ab60fCultureNaturalDisasters-43.6457717028803 171.42979790354320100917113900http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/prCafwpIHpw/index.html(CNN) -- The laptop that might be in front of you is an unused earthquake sensor. If properly employed -- and connected to a large network of similar computers -- it could be used to map out the aftermath of an earthquake quickly, speeding up the work of emergency responders and potentially saving lives.Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:45:00 +0200cnnencnn-3eeef39bbb138dedb73e4614ca13adb8NaturalDisasters20100917154500http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2010/09/18/news0479.htmUNB, Dhaka Bangladesh is at the threshold of a big scale earthquake that might happen anytime, a seismic expert has apprehended. Dr Syed Humayun Akhter, Professor of Geology Department of Dhaka University, said the recent small scale tremors signal big earthquake ahead and it is imperative to take immediate preparedness to face such a calamity.Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:26:00 +0200nationittefaqennationittefaq-5414455e51d8cea6f89024a422bfadc7EMF_HealthAlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters23.7099 90.407120100917192600