Canterbury Earthquake - John Carter
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John Carter, Minister for Civil Defence gives reporters in Wellington a briefing.
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The latest on the 7.1 earthquake in Canterbury
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Thousands of people are being evacuated from the Christchurch city centre with Civil Defence officials saying its simply too dangerous for residents to stay there.
The Panel with Linley Boniface and Mary McCallum (part 1)
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Topics, the Christchurch earthquake including live updates from Barry Corbett and Sue Wells in Christchurch and live aftershocks.
Hundred million dollars earmarked for Canterbury
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Around a hundred million dollars has been earmarked by Cabinet as its initial contribution to Canterbury following the earthquake, but the Prime MInister says the final bill will be far higher.
More on the damage from the Christchurch earthquake
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The homes in the cul-de-sac Seabreeze Close are no more than just three or four years old but the land they were built on liquified during the earthquake and sent masses of mud and silt through the houses.
Cabinet announces 5-million-dollars for the Chch mayoral fund
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The Cabinet has decided to make an initial 5-million-dollar contribution to the Christchurch mayoral fund set up to help with the earthquake clean up.
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 6 September 2010
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Army takes control of central Christchurch, Cabinet earmarks money for Canterbury quake, More on the damage from the Christchurch earthquake, Heavy rain causes flooding in lower North Island and Fox Glacier crash report could take two years.
The Panel with Jock Anderson and Neil Miller (part 2)
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How long does it take to form a first impression of someone, speeding cops, Bob Parker's profile and the Canterbury earthquake, and the latest on Pike River.
Mayor hits back
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The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis.
Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised
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A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council.
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
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The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town.
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.
Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital
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Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.
Work underway to repair earthquake damaged cliff
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Those repairing an earthquake damaged cliff in Christchurch have had to wrangle with home owners who don't want to sell, and relocating a rare flightless moth. Rachel Graham reports.
Heathcote family say EQC failed them
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A Christchurch family have found themselves stuck with a house that is too unsafe to live in after a fire revealed earthquake damage, which EQC admits it failed to identify.
Christchurch homeowners take EQC to court
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More than 120 disgruntled Christchurch homeowners are taking the Earthquake Commission to court for not doing enough to fix their homes. The law firm, Anthony Harper, has been looking for participants for the group action since last year and has confirmed today it has the numbers to proceed.
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.
Christchurch's central city bus tour come with stark warning
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Public bus tours of Christchurch's red zone will start off with a warning that the passengers could be trapped by an earthquake and may not make it out alive.
Canterbury University bailout not on National or Labour's cards
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The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.
Quake hearing told 300 more would have died
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An additional 300 people could have died in the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch, if it wasn't for the earlier quake in September.
Officials put barriers in way of strengthening building - owner
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A Christchurch businessman has told the Earthquake Royal Commission the city council was a nightmare to deal with when he was trying to strengthen his building before the September quake.
Green Party proposes nationwide earthquake levy
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The Green Party has spelt out how it would impose an earthquake levy on higher earning taxpayers, to fund the rebuild of Christchurch, if it becomes part of the next Government.
Christchurch City Council questioned over russian roulette
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The Christchurch City Council has been questioned over whether it was playing russian roulette with its citizens with its rules on earthquake prone buildings.
Film Review with Sarah McMullan
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Sarah McMullan reviews 'When A City Falls', a documentary about the Christchurch earthquakes.
Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch
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Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day.
Your Place - Rolleston
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Rolleston is a town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, just outside the Christchurch City boundary. It was close to the epicenter of the September earthquake last year, but suffered little damage because it sits on very stable rock.
Overseas expert shocked at design of PGC building
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An American engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission he was shocked at the failure of builders to properly fix the floors of the PGC building to its walls.
Reaction to proposed charter schools
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More now on the charter schools which the Government is planning to trial in South Auckland and in some parts of Christchurch, which were hit badly in the earthquake.
Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake
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A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.
Criminals help quake victims.
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In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up.