Another Large Quake Rocks Christchurch, Updated – Magnitude 6.3

Following on from the the 5.5 quake at 1pm today another large quake has just rocked Christchurch. BREAKING NEWS: Another very powerful earthquake has just struck Christchurch, following a powerful magnitude 5.5 quake which rocked the city this afternoon. GNS Science spokesman Kevin Fenaughty said the latest aftershock was “over six” in magnitude. ..”More on…

Ash Cloud Grounds Flights To New Zealand

22 trans Tasman flights have been grounded after volcanic ash from Chile’s Puyehue volcano reached New Zealand. The ash falls come months before the start of the rugby world cup, which will be hosted in New Zealand this September. The Australian reported on the cancellations, saying QANTAS has cancelled 22 flights to and from New…

Japanese Student Attacked In Christcurch – Court Hearing

Back in April we wrote about the Japanese student who was attacked in Christchurch “…The assault, which took place on Lincoln Road late Sunday night, was perpetrated by two people who made allegedly racist remarks to the young woman. They then tried to set their two dogs on her. Fortunately a passer-by came to her…