Christchurch
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New Zealand: Powerful quake rattles Christchurch; tsunami warning issued
World | Nov 13, 2016, 06:14 PM ISTA powerful earthquake with magnitude-7.4 on Sunday jolted New Zealand near the city of Christchurch. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. There was no immediate danger of a tsunami, according to
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India look to clinch hockey series against New Zealand
Hockey | Oct 10, 2015, 06:38 PM ISTChristchurch: Having registered two consecutive victories, a confident India will look to claim a bilateral hockey series triumph when they face New Zealand in the fourth and final match here on Sunday.After going down in
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India beat New Zealand 3-1 to square Hockey series
Hockey | Oct 07, 2015, 06:39 PM ISTNelson (New Zealand):After losing their opener, the Indian hockey team came back strongly to beat New Zealand 3-1 in the second game to level the four-match bilateral Test series 1-1 here on Wednesday.Unlike the previous
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World Cup 2015: Exciting opening ceremony on the cards
Cricket | Feb 12, 2015, 10:13 AM ISTNew Delhi: Cricket enthusiasts across the globe are all set for the world cricket's quadrennial extravaganza as Melbourne and Christchurch are geared up to kick-start the 11th World Cup with a spectacular opening ceremony today.International
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Will let players play fair, aggressive game: Australia coach Lehmann
Cricket | Feb 12, 2015, 07:44 AM ISTMelbourne: A day after the ICC vowed to crack down on excessive sledging between players at the cricket World Cup, Australian coach Darren Lehmann said he will let his wards "play the game as they
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Powerful quake jolts Christchurch, but no damage or injuries
World | Jan 06, 2015, 07:28 AM ISTChristchurch: A powerful magnitude-5.6 earthquake on Tuesday jolted awake many residents in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.The quake struck at 6:48 a.m. local
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Boating in Christchurch: A memorable experience
Lifestyle | Nov 19, 2014, 06:46 PM ISTChristchurch: It wasn't until a group of Indian journalists landed in his hometown Christchurch that Richard Hadlee himself experienced Punting on the Avon river - a popular attraction in his hometown. Needless to say that for
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New Zealand-Sri Lanka to play test in Christchurch
Cricket | Jun 03, 2014, 11:02 AM ISTWELLINGTON, New Zealand: Christchurch will host a cricket test for the first time since a devastating 2011 earthquake when New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet at the city's Hagley Oval from December 26 in the
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Indians Celebrate WC Win Across The World
Cricket | Apr 03, 2011, 06:58 PM ISTToronto/Washington/London, Apr 3: Indians across the world broke into a frenzied celebration after the World Cup Cricket win by the “Men in Blue” amid joyous scenes marked by nationalistic fervour in foreign land.Cars drove up
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Nearly 400 Dead, Missing In New Zealand Quake
World | Feb 23, 2011, 08:23 AM ISTChristchurch, Feb 23 (AFP) New Zealand rescuers worked frantically through the night today to reach trapped survivors after a catastrophic earthquake left nearly 400 people dead or missing in Christchurch. Prime Minister John Key, declaring
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Several Feared Dead In New Zealand Quake, Emergency Declared
World | Feb 22, 2011, 10:44 AM ISTMelbourne, Feb 22 : Several people were feared dead as a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's southern city of Christchurch early today, damaging buildings and sending thousands of panicked people rushing into the streets. New