Inquest for next five quake victims to be held today

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An inquest into another five victims of February's earthquake begins today in Christchurch.

Unidentified quake victims may get Erebus-style mass grave

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The Chief Coroner says the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be identified.

Police name three more victims of Christchurch quake

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Police have named three more victims killed in the Christchurch earthquake, with more names expected to be released shortly.

Police release names of two more quake victims

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Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161.

Five thousand attend vigil in London for quake victim

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About five thousand people have attended a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake at London's Westminster Cathedral.

Some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry

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The families of some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry disappointed the Government is refusing to pay for lawyers for them at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Inquest into deaths of 106 of quake victims get under way

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The inquest into the deaths of over a hundred of February's earthquake victims will get underway in Christchurch today.

Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred

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The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.

Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims

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The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.

Bodies of 12 quake victims remain unidentified

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The chief coroner, Judge Neil MacLean, says it may never be possible to put names to the remains of twelve victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Parliament pays tribute to victims and rescuers and adjourns

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Parliament has adjourned for two weeks following the declaration of a national emergency after yesterday's devastating Canterbury earthquake. The leadership of the various parties took turns to acknowlege the disaster and pay tribute to it victims and heroes.

Quake victim families want answers

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The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.

Funeral planning for earthquake victims

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Simon Manning is a Wellington funeral director who is part of the funeral industry's disaster response team, which is mobilising in Christchurch.

Adelaide mourns today for sister city Christchurch

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Today's memorial for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake is also being marked in Adelaide.

Sarah Ann Walker

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Sydney-based NZ soprano who has arranged an Australian fundraising concert for Christchurch earthquake victims.

Sarah Lockey

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Sarah Lockey is a New Zealander in London who is organising a fundraiser for Canterbury earthquake victims.

Missing may not be identified after quake

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The police say it may not be possible to identify the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Auckland council discourages staff quake fundraising

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The country's largest local body has told its staff not to fundraise at work for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

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Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Tributes paid at London vigil

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In London's Westminster Cathedral about 1500 people have just finished a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

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The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

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The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Laundry service set up for earthquake victims

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With many people in Christchurch still without power and water and the streets covered in a thick layer of silt, getting clean clothes is proving difficult.

Prince to speak at next week's memorial service

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The Prime Minister says Prince William will speak at next week's national memorial service being held for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

One week on, country asked to fall silent to recall dead

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Later today at 12.51 many parts of the country will be stopping for two minutes silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake.

A third lawyer to help families at quake Royal Commission

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After an appeal from the families of Christchurch earthquake victims, a third lawyer is being appointed to the Royal Commission, to work specifically with them.

Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice

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A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission.

A new inquiry into the quake rescue operation in Christchurch

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Relatives of the victims of February's earthquake in Christchurch are backing a new police inquiry into how people were rescued in the aftermath of the disaster.

Grant Cameron

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Why is the Royal Commission into Building Collapses in the Christchurch Earthquake not apportioning blame? Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron represented the victims of the Cave Creek Tragedy.

Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park

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Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.