Thousands gather in Christchurch
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At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.
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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.
State of emergency to be lifted in Canterbury
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Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago.
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.
Residents of hard hit quake street calling for firmer timeline
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Residents in one of the streets worst affected by the Canterbury earthquake say they're still in the dark about their future.
Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years
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Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th 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.
Canterbury quake expected to hit NZ economy in short term
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Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.
Midday News for 17 November 2016
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More evacuations as dams caused by the earthquake threaten to breach in Marlborough and Kaikoura evacuees are given temporary accommodation in Christchurch.
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.
Labour says government should keep open mind on EQC
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Labour is calling for the Government to rethink how the Earthquake Commission insures homeowners, in the aftermath of the disaster in Canterbury.
Portaloos pose problem for quake-struck residents
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The Christchurch City Council has shipped in an extra 200 hundred portable toilets to help those suburbs worst hit by the earthquake.
Unsafe buildings in Christchurch mall down by mid July
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A new plan will see all dangerous earthquake-damaged buildings in Christchurch's Cashel Mall pulled down or made safe by mid-July.
Insurance delays in Christchurch
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.
Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight
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After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.
Christchurch school closures harmed communities
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A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago.
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.
Midday Sports News for 22 February 2021
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The Black Caps captain will lay a wreath in Christchurch for the Canterbury earthquake remembrance service. Brenton Vannisselroy has te pūrongo hakinakina.
Is EQC abandoning CHCH?
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Christchurch City Councillor Ali Jones talks about what the cull of EQC staff will mean for life in the post-earthquake city.
Treasury says delays in anchor projects slow govt spend on Chch
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Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration.
Supporters of Christchurch town hall hopeful it will be saved
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People who want the Christchurch Town Hall restored are optimistic the City Council will today commit to saving the earthquake damaged building.
Christchurch resthome fails elderly woman with infection
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A Christchurch resthome under stress after the earthquakes is being blamed for systemic failures that ended in a frail elderly woman dying.
Music back at the Christchurch Town Hall
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For the first time in six years, music has filled Christchurch's Town Hall, which suffered significant damage in the February 2011 earthquake.
Prime Minister dismisses quake recovery cuts
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Prime Minister, John Key, denies money is being held back from the Canterbury earthquake recovery to make the Government's books look better.
One Year and a Day
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A law which prevents charges being laid over the collapse of Christchurch's CTV buildin gin the 2011 earthquake could be repealled soon.
Christchurch cathedral decision delayed until September
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The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September.
Felicity Milburn
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Christchurch Art Gallery curator talks about the show she has recently taken to Western Australia about the consequences of the earthquakes on Christchurch artists.
Ellerslie opening
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Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.
Quake Damaged churches
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We are taking a look at some of Christchurch's icon and heritage buildings lost, or at least badly damaged by last Tuesdays earthquake.