Expand File photo / NZ Herald Christchurch has been hit by its largest earthquake in recent weeks this afternoon, with a 5.2-magnitude shake reported by GeoNet. The earthquake struck at 2.44pm at a depth of 13 kilomteres and was centred 15km east of Christchurch. There have been no reports of major damage at this stage. It was followed by a 3.5-magnitude quake four minutes later, which hit at a dpeth of 20km, five kilometres north-east of the city. - More to come... Continue reading →

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Intel plans first 'conflict-free' processor line Concern over the use of 'conflict minerals' has led Intel to work towards a processor that includes no minerals mined under conditions that may contribute to human rights abuses. Zara Baxter | Friday, May 25 2012 Intel has been working since 2009 to establish a conflict-free supply chain with other industry vendors, NGOs, and government departments, the company announced in its 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, released last week. Intel says that its goal is to produce microprocessors that use only conflict-free tantalum by the end of this year. In addition, Intel says it is in track to produce its first entirely conflict-free microprocessor by the end of 2013. For the last few years, there has been concern over the ... Continue reading →

Kia Ora, Te Papa would like to hear your thoughts on a selection of potential future exhibitions. There are four different exhibitions, which you will be asked about in turn. At the end of the survey you can go into the draw to win a Visa Prezzy Card loaded with $100 cash The survey is anonymous, and takes less than five minutes to complete. Continue reading →