Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal

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David Neal is the national programmes manager for the Red Cross. The Christchurch Red Cross response team is out with the fire service, searching buildings for people who might be trapped.

Rugby World Cup organiser say tournament won't be transferred

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Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers.

Death toll passes 100

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Almost three days on from the 6 point 3 earthquake that shattered central Christchurch and Lyttleton and searchers are continuing to find more bodies but no more survivors in the rubble.

Burial service held for soldier killed in Afghanistan

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A New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan last week has been laid to rest in Hamilton but without full military honors because of the Christchurch earthquake.

Campervans to house quake homeless

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Hundreds of camper vans are now ready for the earthquake displaced residents of Christchurch, but the demand for what is cramped and slightly claustrophobic accommodation is yet to be proven.

Work begins replacing lost rest home beds

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Health officials in Christchurch have today begun work on a recovery plan for how they will replace hundreds of beds lost in rest homes because of the recent earthquake.

Royal Commission into quakes won't investigate liability

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People caught up in February's earthquake in Christchurch want to know why a Royal Commission of inquiry isn't going to apportion any blame for building collapses.

Quake victim families want answers

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The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.

Family of quake victim question safety of building

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The family of a young man who died while protecting his sister during February's earthquake in Christchurch says the building they were in wasn't safe.

Christchurch residents hope for options on fate of homes

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Some residents have been waiting for the verdict on the fate of their home and land since the first earthquake hit in September last year.

Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs

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The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.

Firefighters share remarkable stories of bravery

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Christchurch firefighters who were sent to the CTV and Pyne Gould Corporation buildings after Tuesday's massive earthquake share some remarkable stories of bravery and survival.

John Key wants inquiry into collapse of buildings

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Today marks one week since the devastating earthquake struck Christchurch and overnight, the death toll from the rubble has risen. 154 bodies have now been recovered.

One week on, country asked to fall silent to recall dead

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Later today at 12.51 many parts of the country will be stopping for two minutes silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake.

Rangiora Express

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The Rangiora Earthquake Express was the brain child of Brendan Malone and his mate Chris who, on Wednesday last week, came up with an idea to help the citizens of East Christchurch.

Christchurch aquarium forced to close because of quake

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Hundreds of birds and other creatures had to be evacuated from a Christchurch aquarium and kiwi enclosure, while others were put-down after last week's earthquake.

Botany to elect new MP tomorrow

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The voters of Botany will elect a new MP tomorrow, but last week's earthquake in Christchurch has meant the last few weeks of the campaign have been very subdued.

Expert says protection needed for at risk Chch artworks

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An expert worried about Christchurch art in the wake of the earthquake has set up a website to identify items which may be at risk.

First interest rate review after the Christchurch quake

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RNZ Business Editor live from the Reserve Bank, where Governor Alan Bollard is reviewing interest rates, the first scheduled window since the Christchurch earthquake.

Royal Commission excludes liability issues

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Survivors of February's devastating earthquake in Christchurch are astounded the Royal Commission won't investigate whether anyone should be held liable for the collapse of so many central city buildings.

The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Chris Wikaira (part 1)

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The possibility of another earthquake in Christchurch, the Prime Minister's son planks, and lighting up inside an Auckland bar on No Tobacco Day.

Christchurch: return of 60-thousand quake 'refugees'

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Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.

All Blacks to play one off test for earthquake

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The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch.

Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park

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Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.

Scientist explains 'trampoline effect' in Chch quake

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Scientists studying last month's earthquake in Christchurch say the shaking was exacerbated by a slapdown or trampoline effect that made the land under the city bounce up and down.

Bodies of 12 quake victims remain unidentified

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The chief coroner, Judge Neil MacLean, says it may never be possible to put names to the remains of twelve victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Hundreds of Christchurch firms expected to fail post quake

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Most Christchurch firms are back on their feet a month after the devastating earthquake, but it remains a difficult city to do business in.

Auckland Council votes two to one to fund extra RWC games

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Auckland ratepayers are to pay up to almost three million dollars to host three extra rugby world cup games relocated from earthquake damaged Christchurch.

Empty Churches - Father John O'Connor

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Catholic priest Father John O'Connor is of a mind that religion is not about to become extinct in NZ, especially in light of how people responded to last month's Christchurch earthquake.

New audio of Christchurch quake at the moment it hit

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When the destructive February earthquake hit Christchurch, one of our reporters, Bridget Mills, was recording an interview at the very moment the earth started shaking.