Topic: Christchurch (New Zealand)

How loony is the Google Loon project?

Google Loon is a project to bring the Internet to forgotten corners of the globe using balloons. Will it fly?

What is a 'blue moon' anyway?

August 31 will arrive with a blue moon, and it won't happen again for three years. What exactly is a blue moon? And where did it get its name?

131-year-old New Zealand church to be demolished

A 131-year-old cathedral, devastated in the earthquake last year in Christchurch, New Zealand, is too dangerous and expensive to rebuild, the city's bishop said on Friday.

Christchurch, New Zealand, rocked by series of earthquakes, but no casualties

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks, hit Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, just 10 months after almost 200 people died from a major quake in the city.
12/23/2011 11:24 am

Six months after New Zealand quake, Christchurch's ability to rebuild in doubt

More than 4,000 aftershocks have hit Christchurch since one of New Zealand's worst earthquakes, hindering recovery and causing many locals to consider leaving for good.
09/08/2011 10:58 am

New Zealand earthquake rocks Christchurch rebuilding hopes

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said this week's tremors have hit the same parts of the city that were devastated by the Feb. 22 earthquakes. He hinted that parts of the city may have to be permanently abandoned.
06/14/2011 10:58 am

Global News Blog Strong earthquakes rock shaken New Zealand city - again

There were no reports of serious casualties this time earthquakes hit New Zealand, except the faith of some of us who hoped a little too hard that our scientific prophecies of doom might go the way of Harold Camping's predictions.
06/13/2011 10:38 am

New Zealand earthquake memorial services draw Prince William – and criticism

Memorial services were held today for those killed in the Feb. 22 New Zealand earthquake. With dozens of bodies still unidentified and businesses closed, some said it came 'too soon.'
03/18/2011 12:27 pm

The Daily Reckoning Oil prices, world markets affected by Japanese quake

Oil prices have dropped, and currencies in Japan, China, and Singapore will be affected.
03/14/2011 01:58 pm

Editor's Blog The global aftershocks of Japan's disaster

The earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accidents that rocked Japan raise concerns -- and touch hearts -- around the world.
03/14/2011 08:34 am

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Stock market impact of Libya: downward

Stock market in Britain, Germany are down, while futures point to dip at open of US stock market.
02/28/2011 08:11 am

New Zealand earthquake: Economy takes a hit, too

New Zealand earthquake losses could reach $12 billion or more, because of the huge impact from indirect losses.
02/25/2011 04:14 pm

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New Zealand earthquake rescue efforts now in full swing

With the New Zealand earthquake death toll now at 98, authorities have mounted the country's largest-ever rescue operation in a bid to save as many of the 226 missing people as they can.
02/24/2011 07:10 am

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Stir It Up! Travel: New Zealand and pavlova cake

Pavlova is a meringue topped by fruit invented by a chef who named it after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova when she toured New Zealand.
02/23/2011 12:16 pm

New Zealand earthquake preparedness: Authorities battled complacency

Thanks to modern building codes and sound disaster insurance policies, the damage from Tuesday's devastating New Zealand earthquake was limited.
02/23/2011 06:37 am

Heroism in the New Zealand earthquake

A Christian Science perspective: Prayer for rescuers and those awaiting rescue in New Zealand after the earthquake can help bring guidance and encouragement.
02/23/2011 06:05 am

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World launches efforts for New Zealand earthquake victims

The United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and even Google have launched efforts to aid victims of Tuesday's New Zealand earthquake, which killed at least 65 people.
02/22/2011 02:21 pm

In Pictures New Zealand earthquake

New Zealand earthquake: Authorities scramble after temblor leaves at least 65 dead

Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday's 6.3 New Zealand earthquake has killed at least 65 people in what 'may well be New Zealand's darkest day.' Authorities are still trying to glean information to mobilize rescue efforts.
02/22/2011 06:50 am

Global News Blog New Zealand earthquake shuts down flights out of the country

New Zealand earthquake: Air traffic control operations for New Zealand are located in Christchurch, where the air traffic control building may have been damaged by Tuesday's earthquake. All international flights from New Zealand have been suspended.
02/21/2011 10:51 pm