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18 Apr 2025 11:01
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    The sinking of Christchurch's beach suburbs has speed up post-earthquake -- to a rate faster than coastal parts of our other major cities

    The sinking of Christchurch's beach suburbs has speed up post-earthquake -- to a rate faster than coastal parts of our other major cities



    A new Victoria University report shows Southshore and the Brighton coast are dropping between four and nine millimetres a year.

    That land subsided by less than one millimetre a year pre-quakes.

    Project Lead, Dr Jesse Kearse says more research is needed to figure out why it's occurring so rapidly.

    He says it's unclear whether it's related to settlement in process occurring near the ground surface, or much deeper down in the ground.

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Crusaders fullback Will Jordan respects All Blacks team-mate Mark Telea's decision to head to Japan at the end of the season 10:47

    Politics:
    A health systems expert says politics has held back New Zealand's healthcare 10:27

    Rugby League:
    Manly rugby league coach Anthony Seibold believes the NRL's congested calendar is failing its players 10:07

    Business:
    Why is India's largest wildlife rescue facility threatening to sue conservationists? 9:27

    Rugby:
    Crusaders fullback Will Jordan's commended New Zealand Rugby's flexibility around rest weeks for All Blacks during Super Rugby Pacific 9:27

    Law and Order:
    Supporters for twice convicted double murderer Mark Lundy are grateful the Parole Board's granted him parole 8:57

    Entertainment:
    David Beckham has launched a global fundraising campaign with UNICEF to support vulnerable girls across the world 8:31

    International:
    Donald Trump criticises Fed chair Jerome Powell over US interest rates 8:27

    Business:
    Expect New Zealand towns and cities to be a little sleepier this weekend, as most shops are closed today and Sunday 8:17

    Environment:
    Unsettled weather conditions will continue into Easter weekend as popular holiday hotspots are cut off by road 8:07


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