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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cantabrians struggling to cope with constant shaking
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It's more tha 10 weeks since the seven point one magnitude Canterbury earthquake but the region continues to be shaken by aftershocks.
Cabinet to decide on govt's contribution to quake clean up
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Cabinet will today decide how the Government will contribute to the clean up in Canterbury following Saturday's massive earthquake.
Canterbury cemeteries damaged in quake
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Some Christchurch residents fear there's a risk to the region's history if headstones damaged by September's 7.1 magnitude earthquake are not repaired.
Quakes Royal Commission wraps up PGC hearing today
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury earthquakes concludes its hearing into the collapse of the Pyne Gould building today.
Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral runs for council
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The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.
Christchurch rocked by heavy metal band Metallica
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After a shaky few weeks in Canterbury thousands of earthquake survivors have been rocked again, this time by heavy metal greats, Metallica.
Buses of tourists visited damaged parts of Christchurch
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The Christchurch City Council is investigating ways to prevent buses from going through Avonside and other earthquake damaged suburbs.
Another large aftershock rattles Canterbury
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Canterbury has been hit by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake rocked the region.
Large aftershock shakes Canterbury
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Canterbury was hit last night by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake struck the region.
Engineers followed protocol in CTV assessment, expert says
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An overseas expert has defended the structural engineer who declared the Canterbury Television building sound after the September 2010 earthquake.
Midday News for 18 May 2012
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In today's news, the last two former directors of Bridgecorp are sentenced, and details on the fate of more Christchurch earthquake damaged land.
Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting
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Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent
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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is due to give the government's response to the Christchurch City Council's draft central city plan tomorrow.
Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium
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A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
EQC gets 20 calls a day wanting work reviewed
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A landmark court settlement two months ago has led to a growing workload for the Earthquake Commission in Christchurch. Conan Young reports.
Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court
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A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.
Woolston Brass perform in Christ Church Cathedral
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Musical instruments rang out in the Christ Church Cathedral last night for the first time since the Canterbury earthquakes. Anna Sargent was there.