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Earthquake appeal trust allocates money to quake needs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has spelled out how it will allocate almost 70 million dollars in quake donations.

Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Insight for 8 February 2015 - Japan Earthquake Recovery

As the fourth anniversary of the earthquake which devastated Christchurch approaches, the slow pace of the rebuild has surprised many. But how quickly have other earthquake hit cities returned to their former glory? Radio New Zealand Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, visited Japan for an Insight documentary to compare the progress made in the Sendai area, almost four years after it was hit by a magnitude 9 earthquake and a mega tsunami. She also visited Kobe to look at the impact on that city, and the lessons learnt, 20 years after it was hit by a major earthquake.

Earthquake Minister outlines Govt payout

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More on our top story now where the Government is offering to buy five thousand of the most badly quake damaged homes in Christchurch.

Large crowds turn out for Canterbury earthquake memorial service

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Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives. RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to Māni Dunlop.

Australian police formally farewelled from Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the February earthquake, three hundred Australian police have travelled across the Tasman to support their New Zealand counterparts.

New learning hubs working in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.

Coroner to investigate Christchurch rescue operations

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.

Rain latest woe for Christchurch's quake-damaged homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.

Christchurch's art community struggles to regroup after quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.

Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.

Patients, staff face quake risks at Christchurch Hospital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Construction delays and cost over-runs are prolonging the earthquake risks facing patients and staff at Christchurch hospital. Six major hospital buildings at the central city site have been listed as earthquake prone since May, but there is no safer space to shift patients into. Phil Pennington reports.

New Fire Service review into Christchurch earthquake response

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Fire Service may have announced another investigation into its response to last year's deadly February earthquake in Christchurch, but there are already claims it won't go far enough although some feel it will indicate the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Christchurch earthquake anniversary: CTV employee remembers 22 February 20…

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

Christchurch business closures

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch central seems to have a business micro-climate. And right now it's chilly. The CBD is nothing like it used to be before the 2011 earthquake and those businesses that re-opened say they really had no choice because of the demands of insurance companies.

The latest from an earthquake engineer in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's day four of the massive clean-up operation in Canterbury. Hundreds of shops and offices in the region are being assessed to check if they're safe.

Post earthquake landmark in Christchurch prepares to close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Re:Start container mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake, but now it's preparing to close up shop, as Maja Burry reports.

Christchurch earthquake: Harrowing memories on 10th anniversary

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Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten years on. Conan Young has been speaking to some of them.

Shock at new quake-prone building in Christchurch

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A woman badly injured in the Christchurch earthquake is astonished a new building in the city has been found to have serious seismic flaws. The empty new office building at 230 High Street has multiple problems in its earthquake design that the city council was warned about almost two years ago. Construction of the seven-storey building continued even after those warnings in December 2017. Susie Ferguson speaks to University of Canterbury lecturer Ann Brower, who was crushed after falling masonry fell on her bus during the February twenty-second 2011 earthquake.