New Zealand: Recent quake a sharp reminder of risks
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The damage from yesterday's earthquake was minimal, however, the NZ Herald's Fran O'Sullivan questions why the latest national infrastructure plan does not emphasise more the need to ensure that the country's networked infrastructures and public buildings, such as schools and hospitals, can withstand the impact of a major earthquake.