He did a site inspection of the ChristChurch Cathedral, where he was welcomed by choristers before speaking at a reception.

Charles told the audience the cathedral's "desperately sad disfigurement is a moving reminder" of so much loss.

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16 Oct: Fossil hand bones hint that ancient human relative Paranthropus made tools 1.5 million years ago

15 Oct: Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block

15 Oct: Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours

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