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Christchurch couple lower damages sought in High Court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch couple taking their insurance company to the High Court over their earthquake payout have knocked almost a quarter of a million dollars off their claim.

Ellerslie opening

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.

Southern Story for 7 March 2013 - A Multi-Cultural Face

Christchurch is home to many diverse ethnic groups whose voices have sometimes gone unheard in the aftermath of the earthquakes and the city's rebuild plans. Katy Gosset visits a gathering in Christchurch's battered eastern suburbs to hear their thoughts on post-quake life and the future of their adopted home.

Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.

Research into Christchurch earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Noelle talks with researcher Jesse Dykstra.

Land Information to re-survey Canterbury's landscape

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Canterbury, work has started on re-surveying the region's landscape, following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in September.

A study shows businesses have withstood shaking well

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.

Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

5.1 magnitude aftershock hits Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale hit Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

Quake-hit Christchurch Residents having to return home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Canterbury residents are returning to homes damaged in last year's 7.1 earthquake, because they can't afford to live anywhere else.

Call for better focus on quake rebuilding

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Canterbury business leader says local firms are worried that the earthquake rebuilding effort is in danger of losing its way.

New report maps quake liquefaction zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.

Thousands of jobs created out of Canterbury Earthquake.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Thousands of new jobs will be created this year as the rebuilding of Canterbury begins.

Earthquake recovery agency admits inadequacies

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Commission says it accepts criticism of its work in coordinating the recovery effort.

Canterbury leaders welcome quake recovery shift

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission is promising swift changes following criticism of the rebuilding efforts necessitated by September's big quake.

Quake-hit beneficiaries get payments docked

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some earthquake-affected residents in Christchurch are having their pensions and benefits cut, because they are earning interest on their insurance payouts.