Christchurch heritage building demolished
Demolition work proceeds on the Manchester Courts building, one of the earthquake damaged buildings on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets in Christchurch.
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Kiwi's surfing group tell of fight to survive tsunami
A group of surfers - including a Kiwi - have arrived in the Indonesian city of Padang with a harrowing tale of survival in the tsunami.
NZer jumps into sea after tsunami-hit boat burns
A Kiwi was forced to jump into the sea when a 3m tsunami tore two boats from their anchorages at an Indonesian surf break.
Missing Aussie surfers found safe
Nine Australians feared missing after the Indonesian tsunami are safe and well.
Fifty NZ surfers could be in quake-hit area of Indonesia
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Aussie surfers scramble to safety in Sumatra quake
Surfers on a charter boat jumped into the water when a three-metre high wave forced another boat into their craft, causing an explosion.