Canterbury earthquakes: Aftershocks sweep through

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Earthquakes have rocked the south island overnight with nearly 200 aftershocks felt in the last 12 hours. A magnitude 5/7 aftershocks at 6:30pm on Tuesday caused chimneys to collapse and sent people out onto the streets of Waikari north of Canterbury. Hurunui district council says it know of at least five houses that have badly damaged by the aftershocks. The road is an important emergency access route that allowed farmers the New Zealand defence force (NZDF) and essential; services to make their way to the coastal town on Tuesday. How ever it has now been closed while geotechnica and structural assessments are undertaken. An update on the road condition is expected by mid day

Duco confirm Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz fight for Auckland

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Promoters Duco have confirmed that the Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz Jr bout will take place at vector in Auckland on December 10. The fight for the vacant WBO heavyweight tittle will remain on New Zealand soil after Duco managed to secure the requisite financial backing following Auckland City councils denial of their bid for public funding last week. The denial lead to speculation the contest would be relocated to California with Ruiz's promoter Bob Arum giving Duco a seven day deadline to find the supposed shortfall  several hundreds of thousands of dollars which was ultimately provided by a joint sponsorship between the TAB, Sky TV, Burger King and farming product manufacturer Gallagher.