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New Zealand To Get A Recyclable Church

The magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand in February demolished the town’s cathedral, which had stood since 1864. Now, Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is building them a temporary replacement–out of cardboard.


July 6, 2011
News

US Air Force Flies From To Antarctica To Rescue Sick Worker

If you’re wondering about the cost of this medical evacuation, think high. And then probably think a bit higher. Flying 7400km from Washington State to Antarctica, the C-17 cargo plane dodged ash-clouds and strapped on night-vision goggles to pick up the poorly contractor and drop him off at a hospital in New Zealand.


March 1, 2011
Software

NZ Developers Pitch In For Christchurch Earthquake Relief Efforts

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If you still want to do your bit and donate to the Christchurch Quake appeal, spare a thought for a group of NZ app developers, who have created a website called appappeal. The website aims to donate 100 per cent of all profits from apps towards the Christchurch Earthquake appeal.


February 25, 2011
Science

Life, One Minute After A Catastrophic Earthquake

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/-2hwBgRtBjQ&hl=en&fs=1&hd=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":332.5,"ratio":0.615,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); Logan McMillian turned on his videocamera just a minute after his home in Christchurch, New Zealand was ravaged by a 6.3 earthquake. The resulting footage shows the surreal state of affairs moments after everyone’s world was shaken up. [Gorilla Pictures via Laughing Squid]


February 22, 2011
Science

Large 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Christchurch

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According to official data from the US Geological Survey website, a strong earthquake struck Christchurch at 12:51pm local time and measured 6.3 on the official Richter scale.