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Heritage building in Chch's Art Centre to reopen

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight.

Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch

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A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes.

Labour to get locals to govern CERA if elected

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The Labour Party wrapped up its Canterbury Recovery Package in Christchurch today, announcing it would appoint qualified locals to govern the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Tiny temporary village opens in town hit by Kaikoura quake

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A temporary village has opened in the small Canterbury town of Waiau to help residents who lost their homes in the Kaikoura earthquake.

Christchurch quake victims remembered at memorial service

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The names of each individual killed by the Christchurch earthquake were read one after the other at a memorial service to commemorate the quake's seventh anniversary today.

EQC settles with homeowner on quake's 7th anniversary

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A Canterbury woman has finally settled an insurance claim seven years to the day her family home was damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

CTV engineer says he's been treated unfairly

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The man who designed the CTV building that collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake has effectively scuttled any investigation into him by the Institution of Professional Engineers.

Govt invests $59 million in "blue skies" research

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Does religion make you less scared of death, what can liquefaction in Christchurch tell us about earthquakes, and can autism be treated with zinc?

Me Korero

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The Canterbury Women's Club had their first function since the 22nd Feburary 2011 earthquake last weekend, we speak with their president Margaret Arnald as the club celebrates it's 101st anniversary.

Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital

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A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.

Suzanne Craig

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Suzanne Craig has not heard from her husband since the Canterbury earthquake.

Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch

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Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.

Earthquake Anniversary

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University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley recalls his personal experience of the Canterbury earthquakes

Economic activity in Canterbury reaches a post-quake peak

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Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.

Coroner report into CTV collapse critical of Fire Service

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Professor Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the Christchurch Earthquake Families Group speaks with Geoff Robinson.

Sharp jolt awakens Christchurch residents

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A sharp earthquake was felt in Christchurch and Canterbury last night, jolting residents awake just before midnight.

Adelaide mourns today for sister city Christchurch

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Today's memorial for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake is also being marked in Adelaide.

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

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Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

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Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

Quake pushes up Govt's borrowing costs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquake has pushed up the cost to the government of borrowing on world markets.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

School reopens in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Back now to Christchurch where today some schools are opening for the first time since Saturday's earthquake.

Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake

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Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.

Cultivate Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Earthquake demolition work in Christchurch has made way for an urban farm that is equipping young people with life and work skills.

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.

Lessons from Christchurch inform Earthquake Commission transition

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A new Bill looks to make life easier for people affected by major disasters, following the human disaster created by shortcomings of the Earthquake Commission in its response to the Christchurch earthquakes.

New Brighton residents promised upgrade to Pages Road Bridge

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Residents of Christchurch's coastal suburbs around New Brighton are being promised they won't have to wait another decade for an urgently needed new bridge. The existing one is a critical emergency escape route but is almost 100 years old and suffered significant damage in the 2011 earthquake. And as Timothy Brown reports, plans for an upgrade are grinding slowly ahead.