Earthquake summary
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Hewitt Humphrey summarises news of the Canterbury Earthquake.
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The plight of Kaikoura's bees
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Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South Island beekeepers will face ongoing challenges. John Hartnell, is a Canterbury-based board member of Apiculture New Zealand.
Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch
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Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.
Hunting Kiwis project
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Helen Leggatt's started photographing Canterbury's earthquake-damaged cemetery headstones.
Media with Denis Welch
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Denis discusses the Canterbury earthquake and the radiographers' strike.
CERA says about 100 CBD buildings still to be demolished
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive, Roger Sutton.
Testing completed but wait continues for Chch residents
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The Earthquake Commission has completed ground tests in Canterbury.
Commission hears crucial evidence was destroyed
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The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard that evidence crucial to working out what caused the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building, was destroyed by the firm which oversaw its design.
Economic activity in Canterbury reaches a post-quake peak
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Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Thousands of jobs created out of Canterbury Earthquake.
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Thousands of new jobs will be created this year as the rebuilding of Canterbury begins.
More damage to risky buildings in centre of Christchurch
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's manager of demolitions, Warwick Isaacs.
Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake
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The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.
Canterbury netballers first game at home since quake
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The Canterbury Tactix netball team are playing at home tonight for the first time since last month's earthquake.
NZ scientists unimpressed Italian study of Canterbury quakes
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An international study looking at the Canterbury earthquakes is attracting loud criticism from New Zealand scientists.
Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide
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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.
Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide
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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.
Business with Rod Oram
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Rod discusses the business and economic impacts of the Canterbury earthquake.
Waimakariri residents face major rates rises
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The earthquake in Canterbury is likely to result in rate rises.
EQC apologises for handling of Canterbury quake claims
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The Earthquake Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury. The apology from its chair, Sir Michael Cullen, is included in its just released annual report. Conan Young reports.
Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point
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Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point. A recent Ministry of Health report presented to MPs shows suicide is up 20 percent in rural areas compared with a drop of 10 per cent in cities and towns. Droughts, floods, earthquakes, farm debt, M Bovis, looming water quality reforms and climate change legislation have Canterbury farmers feeling under the pump. Political reporter Jo Moir has been in the region talking to locals like Chris Allen.
Canterbury homeowners fear cost of broken concrete foundations
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Some Canterbury homeowners are worried that missed earthquake damage to concrete slabs could result in another big bill for the taxpayer. This comes only weeks after EQC told Checkpoint that the cost of mis-scoped damage or defective repairs following the Canterbury earthquakes could cost up to $1 billion. This includes $450 million for botched repairs, including badly repaired rubble ring foundations, and $300 million for an ex gratia payment to about 1000 over-cap onsold homeowners. But some Canterbury homeowners who bought after the earthquakes - and did their due diligence - are only discovering damage to their concrete slab foundations now. Logan Church reports.
Canterbury's rural sector has hundreds of beds available
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Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations.
Canterbury businesses push for cash assistance from Govt
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Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.
Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy
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A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes.
Canterbury DHB facing over $70-Million in repairs
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The Canterbury District Health Board is facing a bill in excess of $70-million to repair earthquake damage to more than seven and a half thousand rooms in two of its hospitals.
State of emergency remains in place in Canterbury
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In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.
Government to pay wages subsidy to Canterbury employers
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The government's announced a $350 a week subsidy for some workers who have lost their income due to the Canterbury earthquake.
First signs Canterbury returning to normal after quake
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There are the first signs of the Canterbury region returning to normal, six days after the massive earthquake devastated much of Christchurch and its surroundings.
Impact of Canterbury's earthquake on the cultural sector
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We assess how last the earthquake has affected three major arts festivals and Christchurch's historic Repertory Theatre, and the part the arts have to play in helping the city to get back on its feet.
Claims for uninhabitable homes in Canterbury still rising
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The Earthquake Commission says claims from Canterbury homeowners are pouring in with 45,000 recorded so far, and 100,000 expected by the time the dust settles.