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Christchurch man challenges insurer to live in his house

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.

170 Christchurch City Council jobs gone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More than 170 people employed by the Christchurch City Council have been told their jobs are gone as a result of the earthquake in February.

Unsafe buildings in Christchurch mall down by mid July

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new plan will see all dangerous earthquake-damaged buildings in Christchurch's Cashel Mall pulled down or made safe by mid-July.

Brash and Cunliffe react to latest deficit figures

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The damage from the Christchurch earthquakes is now being felt in the government's books.

Christchurch casino reopens bringing jobs, life to city

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Casino reopened its doors last night for the first time since the February 22nd earthquake.

The best interviews from Radio New Zealand Sport for the week ending Friday 27 May. This week, the New Zealand footballers head for the United States this weekend for the first of two friendlies and we hear from the man who's likely to stand in for the regular skipper Ryan Nelsen. And in Nelsen's home town, we talk to the director of the Christchurch marathon which looked as if it would have to be cancelled after the earthquake on the 22nd of February Another top All Black has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union - the head coach Graham Henry gives his views on what Richie McCaw's decision means while the captain explains why he's staying when others are going. We'll also hear from one of the standout players in the Highlanders team which continues to mock pre-season wooden spoon predictions. Extra Time - a weekly show from Radio New Zealand Sport which provides extended interviews and comment from issues arising from the sporting week.

1 in 4 chance of another big Canterbury quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.

Earthquake property inspectors earning $750 a day

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Seven $750 a day - plus expenses. That's the sum being earned by more than 414 people employed by the Earthquake Commission to carry out property inspections in Christchurch.

Christchurch to stick with 2007 houses values for rates

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Council rates in Christchurch city will continue to be calculated using the 2007 house valuations for up to two more years, allowing time for the earthquake's impact on property prices to be assessed.

Heathcote locals congregate at church/pub

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A pub in a church might seem unusual, but then life in Christchurch after both the September and February earthquakes has been anything but normal.

Inquest into deaths of 106 of quake victims get under way

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The inquest into the deaths of over a hundred of February's earthquake victims will get underway in Christchurch today.

Earthquake aftershock in Christchurch

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Jim Mora crosses to reporters in Christchurh to get an update on the 1:00pm aftershock.

Update on Christchurch aftershocks

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More reports on earthquake aftershock damage from Christchurch.

Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.

Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Up to 50 additional buildings damaged in red zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority says today's aftershocks have caused up to 50 additional buildings in the city's redzone to collapse or partially collapse.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee flew down to Christchurch from Wellington when he heard about the quakes.

Seismologist discusses latest Christchurch quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two weeks ago government scientists warned there was almost a one in four chance of a magnitude six to seven earthquake striking Canterbury within a year.

More damage to risky buildings in centre of Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's manager of demolitions, Warwick Isaacs.

Earthquake minister outlines government's response

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is leading the government's response to the latest round of earthquakes.

Powerful aftershocks strike quake-hit Christchurch

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Chief Executive of the Christchurch Earthquake Reconstruction Authority, Roger Sutton.

Midday News for 14 June 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Thousands in Christchurch still without power and water supply after yesterday's earthquakes and the government will soon decide which suburbs must be abandoned.

The Panel with David Slack and Bomber Bradbury (part 1)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Topics - A poll on the Stuff website has asked Christchurch residents whether they would stay or go, following the latest earthquakes there. Pupils and staff at Auckland's King's College have been offered counselling following the fourth death of a student in 17 months.