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Storm winds cause dust misery in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The wind is picking up in Christchurch, causing concern about dust storms being blown up from earthquake debris and silt.

Researchers begin to analyse effects of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction.

Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big earthquake?

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The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.

Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big quake?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.

Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.

Petrol price rise disappoints Farmy Army

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Petrol and diesel price hikes have disappointed some of those on the frontline of the Christchurch earthquake clean-up.

Lyttelton port hopes to have core services back within week

Lyttelton Port is still only operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, nine days after the Christchurch earthquake, but the Port company says its core services are all working and within a week it will be almost at full strength.

Ethnic migrants displaced by quake find solace in Auckland

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Ethnic migrants from Christchurch displaced by the earthquake are being given some much needed cultural and spiritual comfort from a centre in Auckland's Waitakere district.

Auckland council discourages staff quake fundraising

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The country's largest local body has told its staff not to fundraise at work for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch aquarium forced to close because of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Hundreds of birds and other creatures had to be evacuated from a Christchurch aquarium and kiwi enclosure, while others were put-down after last week's earthquake.

Tributes paid at London vigil

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In London's Westminster Cathedral about 1500 people have just finished a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Wool auctions resume after being halted by earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.

Botany to elect new MP tomorrow

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The voters of Botany will elect a new MP tomorrow, but last week's earthquake in Christchurch has meant the last few weeks of the campaign have been very subdued.

Earthquake Minister on shift to recovery operation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Families of people still missing after last week's Christchurch earthquake have been told there is now officially no hope of finding survivors, though searchers are still insisting they are not ruling out a miracle.

People being allowed into cordoned-off city this morning

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As we go to air, Christchurch property and business owners people are being allowed into the cordoned-off central city for the first time since the earthquake twelve days ago.

Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.

Defence Force's earthquake response largest seen in NZ

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The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.

Special News Bulletin

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.

Special news bulletin

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An extended news bulletin with the latest news on the Christchurch earthquake.

English warns deficit will climb above 11 billion

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity and the Finance Minister says the forecast 11-billion dollar Budget deficit this year will also climb.

Treasury forecasts quake to slow economic activity

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity, taking about 15 billion dollars out of the economy over the next five years.

First day back at school for some Christchurch pupils

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Schools will begin re-opening from today in Christchurch, helping children and their parents regain some sense of normality amidst the chaos caused by last month's earthquake.

National earthquake memorial to be held next week

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister John Key says the day will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury, but the Cabinet ruled out declaring a national holiday.

Christchurch Hospital to make changes after quake

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Christchurch Health authorities say they will never put acutely unwell patients on top floors again after having to evacuate them after the 22nd of February earthquake.

Expert says protection needed for at risk Chch artworks

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An expert worried about Christchurch art in the wake of the earthquake has set up a website to identify items which may be at risk.

No exact numbers on quake-related injuries

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of people injured in the earthquake in Christchurch more than two weeks ago is still unknown.

Rental costs face thousands forced out by quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The thousands of Christchurch residents expected to be forced into temporary Government-supplied accommodation by earthquake damage will be required to pay rent.

Relative, friends of quake lost describe pain of waiting

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Friends and relatives of those missing after the Christchurch earthquake have described the pain of not knowing the fate of their loved one