Six months after New Zealand quake, Christchurch's ability to rebuild in doubt
More than 4,000 aftershocks have hit Christchurch since one of New Zealand's worst earthquakes, hindering recovery and causing many locals to consider leaving for good.
By Kathy Marks, Correspondent / September 8, 2011
Christchurch, New Zealand
When a strong aftershock struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch one night last week, Leanne Curtis awoke with a fright. She could not go back to sleep, and nor could her 8-year-old son, Louie. In fact, the next day, few children showed up at school.
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