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Inquest into unidentified earthquake victims

Unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake are set to be formally pronounced dead at an inquest.

Man killed by tornado named

Police have released the name of a 37-year-old Fletcher Construction worker who died after he was hurled into the air by the devastating tornado that struck Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon.

World reacts to Auckland tornado

The tornado which ripped through Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon has captivated the world's media.

Albany mall stores reopen

Checks continue on tornado hit mall

Hospitals placed on emergency footing

Forecasters had no warning of chaos

Mega Centre owners assess tornado damage

Flying roofing iron skims over homes

Glass made volcano ash a flight risk

Air traffic controllers were 'right' to close European airspace last year over fears of the ash plume.

Christchurch City Council to vote on rebuilding model

Ken Ring now fears for his life

Moon man Ken Ring has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats.

Plans for emergency houses unveiled

'We are nearly drowning' - dad hears last phone calls

A man who lost his wife and son to the Toowoomba flash flood has had to listen to their last cries for help.

Reserve Bank will look through' disaster consequences

Japanese restaurant puts bells on donation bucket

Christchurch court held at marae

Thieves escape with cash for quake victims