First schools reopen after earthquake
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Four schools in quake hit Canterbury reopened today - the first since Saturday's shake closed about 165 schools in the area.
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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.
Cost to build a home rises
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The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.
Restoration of Christchurch Arts Centre makes progress
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Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre has been off-limits to the public since it was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark
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Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark.
Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
MBIE survey of quake repairs criticised
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Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs.
Christchurch Heritage Buildings
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Work to restore one of Christchurch's most recognisable heritage buildings can now begin with the help of a grant from the Earthquake Appeal Trust.
Christchurch unearths saints kept in coffee jars
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A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Southern Story with Katy Gosset
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Our Christchurch features producer, Kary Gosset has a story from one of the worst affected areas from the Feb 22 earthquake. Sumner has frequently been in the news with images of its crumbled cliffs, and Sumner is where Katy Gosset lives. This is her latest snapshot at where her suburb is at.
Quake Mossies
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As if the crumbling ceilings, broken sewage pipes and torn up roads weren't enough for the people of North Christchurch to deal with, now there's a new problem that may be caused by the September earthquake: Mosquitoes. Pines Beach and Kairaki residents say black clouds of mosquitoes are descending on them at dusk and dawn.
Top Stories for Friday 17 February 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report says the financial cost of a major earthquake in Wellington would be much bigger than the Canterbury quakes. Opposition parties attack the asset sales plan after Bill English's "it's just a guess" comment and cuts to jobs, services, and profits, hard times at Qantas.
Christchurch earthquake anniversary: CTV employee remembers 22 February 20…
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Survivors are gathering in Christchurch today to remember those who died in the devastating Christchurch earthquake of 2011. Of the 185 people who were killed, 115 died when the CTV building collapsed. Former CTV employee Tom Hawker watched his workplace collapse in front of him. He speaks to Susie Ferguson.
What to look out for when buying a house in Christchurch
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Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners have discovered extensive damage to the on-sold properties they purchased after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Licenced Building Practictioner Dan Paltridge talks to Logan Church about what people need to look out for, and what they need to do before buying a home in the city.
Redcliffs School reopens after years of perseverance since Canterbury quak…
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It's been dubbed Canterbury's little seaside community who never gave up. Nine years in the making, it was Redcliffs School''s grand re-opening today after earthquake damage rendered the old site unsafe. The occasion was marked with tears, hugging, singing and some very special guests. Katie Todd filed this report.
A Teaspoon of Light with Peter and Cait O'Connor
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Father and daughter Peter and Cait O'Connor set up the Teaspoon of Light theatre company in Christchurch after the earthquakes, working with young children in the most quake-affected schools. Lynn Freeman speaks with Peter and Cait ahead of a trip to Mexico for similar work.
Christchurch homeowners blindsided by quake insurer - lawyer
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People who've bought houses in Canterbury since the September 2010 earthquake and are still battling with insurance companies over repairs, have been told that if they want to take the matter to court, today is their last chance. Earthquake claims specialist Lisa Taylor from the law firm Anthony Harper joins us.
Delay in tsunami sirens confuses many
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Canterbury residents were left confused after the earthquake after the news media reported they needed to evacuate but tsunami sirens were silent.
Protest march against Christchurch school changes
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A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.
Earthquake engineers told it will get easier
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Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on.
Chch's historic Peterborough Centre saved from wreckers
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A company helping to demolish earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch, has come to the rescue of the heritage-listed Peterborough Centre.
Expectant, new mums escape disruption of Christchurch
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Pregnant women and new mothers are escaping the disruption and risk of Christchurch in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.
Survey: business confidence rebounds
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Businesses appear to be getting over the shock of the February earthquake in Canterbury with many more now saying they expect better times ahead.
Deadline looms for Christchurch quake claims
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People have until midnight tonight to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission for property damaged in the February Christchurch earthquake.
Casino workers back on job after quake hiatus
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The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work.
First pictures of fresh quake damage to Chch CBD
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The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday's earthquake.
Earthquake recovery minister defends land-puchase plan
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The Goverment has offered to pay out five thousand home owners in Christchurch of the most severely quake damaged properties.
Tributes paid at London vigil
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In London's Westminster Cathedral about 1500 people have just finished a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Wool auctions resume after being halted by earthquake
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The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.
Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions
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The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.