Police release names of two more quake victims
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Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161.
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Earthquake coverage - local helps others
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Christchurch man Tom Brittenden tells Simon Mercep of the scenes of chaos around Cashel Mall with a story of both survival and tragedy.
Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
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State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching
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Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.
GNS's quake risk assessment questioned by US expert
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An American quake expert has criticised the risk assessment done following the Canterbury earthquake, and suggested authorities are being too cautious.
Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas
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The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.
Insurance cancelled for landmark Chch buildings
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Insurance cover has been cancelled for Christchurch's historic Arts Centre and its Catholic Cathedral which were both badly damaged in the February earthquake.
Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy
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A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes.
Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
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The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air
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The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
Broken River revisited
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A year after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, Simon Morton revisits the Avon River to see how life's progressing along it and in it.
Canterbury quakes behind record Government deficit
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The Canterbury earthquakes are behind a big blowout in the Government's deficit which has grown to a record 18-point-4 billion dollars.
EQC fund to be wiped out by Canterbury earthquake claims.
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The Canterbury earthquakes will wipe out all the funds held in reserve to cover claims to the Earthquake Commission.
EQC blowout pushes deficit to new record high
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The Earthquake Commission has more than doubled its estimate of costs from the Canterbury earthquakes, to 7-point-1 billion dollars.
Red-zone residents greet Labour recovery plan cautiously
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Residents living in Canterbury's red zones are praising Labour's plan to help them recover from the effects of the region's earthquakes.
Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake
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One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.
One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake
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Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.
CANCERN leaders discuss frustration for thousands in Chch
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The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or Cancern acts as an advocate for those in damaged homes.
Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on
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Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history.
Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result
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The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .
Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation
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It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Minister appointed to oversee rebuilding of Canterbury
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The Government has appointed one of its most senior ministers to oversee the rebuilding of Canterbury following Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal
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There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.
Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today
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The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.
Owners of quake damaged heritage buildings in Chch briefed
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The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.
Bill for quake damaged roads millions of dollars
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The Transport Agency says initial repairs to State Highways damaged in the Canterbury earthquake could cost up to six million dollars.
Minister of Housing asks Canterbury properties to help
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People in Canterbury who own empty houses are being urged to help put a roof over the heads of homeless earthquake victims.
Canterbury geo-tech report shows majority of land repairable
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties.
Lyttleton's port still has damaged but waterways on mend
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Christchurch's Lyttelton Port says business has picked up about five per cent, as shops replace stock lost in the earthquake.
University of Canterbury re-opens doors to students
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Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.