Arts festival heralds return of culture to Christchurch

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The first major arts event to be held in Christchurch since the February earthquake kicks off today.

Science - Earth Science

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Erosion to earthquakes with geologist and paleontologist Dr Hamish Campbell from GNS science. Chatham Islands geology and it's links with Christchurch and Canterbury.

Fourth time capsule discovered in Christchurch ruins revealed

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The fourth time capsule discovered in the ruins of the February earthquake has been opened in Christchurch.

First day back for Linwood College students

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Students forced to leave Christchurch's Linwood College by February's earthquake returned to their school for the first time today.

Earthquake Commission looks at increasing size of fraud team

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The Earthquake Commission is looking at increasing the size of the team investigating fraudalent claims in Canterbury.

Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch

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Christchurch has been rattled by a series of earthquakes with the latest measuring 5.5 on the richter scale.

Businesses in busy Chch Mall forced to close

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A new slew of Christchurch businesses are in limbo after Merivale mall was closed because of earthquake risks.

Group says home owners will be alarmed by blowout

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A Christchurch support group says home owners will be alarmed at the blowout in earthquake repair costs.

NZ scientists unimpressed Italian study of Canterbury quakes

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An international study looking at the Canterbury earthquakes is attracting loud criticism from New Zealand scientists.

Quake panel paid too much - Labour

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Labour says an independent panel set up to oversee the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is being paid too much.

Women relive fear when quake damaged mall

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Colleagues of a Christchurch man killed in February's earthquake today relived the frightening moments when the quake struck.

CTV survivor talks about the earthquake service

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It's been a year since Pip Ranby was rescued from the top floor of the five storey Canterbury Television building.

First schools reopen after earthquake

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Four schools in quake hit Canterbury reopened today - the first since Saturday's shake closed about 165 schools in the area.

Demand outstripping supply of rental accomodation

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There's huge demand for rental properties in Canterbury with over 2000 residential homes currently uninhabitable because of the earthquake.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Earthquake Commission dismisses assessors

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The Earthquake Commission says it's had to dismiss assessors who've not met its standards when dealing with Canterbury claimants.

Freight costs rise in wake of earthquake

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Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes.

Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre

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Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.

International research sheds new light on Christchurch quake

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International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging.

Further assistance for Canterbury quake victims

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A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.

Hope for earthquake-stricken businesses in Sydenham

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A Christchurch MP is challenging earthquake-recovery agencies to clean up the suburb of Sydenham within a week.

Christchurch's Ellerslie Flower Show has earthquake flavour

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The Ellerslie International Flower Show opens in Christchurch today, a year after the February earthquake stopped the show.

Brash and Cunliffe react to latest deficit figures

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

Recovery head says demolition process will be sped up

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Head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton is in our Christchurch studio .

Catholic community faces tough decision over Cathedral

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The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.

Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme

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Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.

Baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's sick of insurance companies giving baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims in Christchurch .

Science with Simon Pollard

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Why some male spiders become eunuchs during mating and how the earthquakes in Christchurch may have increased mosquito numbers.

Pigeon poo damaging Christchurch Cathedral

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The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.