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Quake damaged unisurable homes up for rent

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Earthquake damaged Christchurch homes written off by insurance companies are becoming hot property for investors wanting to make money renting them out.

Radio NZ presenter honoured at quake ceremony

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Radio NZ's Vicki McKay among those honoured at an awards ceremony in Christchurch for heroism, service or acts of kindness by organisations and individuals during the Canterbury earthquakes.

Call for better focus on quake rebuilding

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A Canterbury business leader says local firms are worried that the earthquake rebuilding effort is in danger of losing its way.

Quake inquest lifts load despite harrowing stories

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The first day of a coroner's inquest in Christchurch has heard harrowing details of the final moments of some of those who died in February's earthquake.

Government to unveil quake economic package today

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Economics Correspondent Nigel Stirling talks about expectations from the Government's economic package to be announced this afternoon to help meet the cost of the Christchurch earthquake.

Researchers begin to analyse effects of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction.

Treasury forecasts quake to slow economic activity

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The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity, taking about 15 billion dollars out of the economy over the next five years.

Christchurch Hospital to make changes after quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Health authorities say they will never put acutely unwell patients on top floors again after having to evacuate them after the 22nd of February earthquake.

No exact numbers on quake-related injuries

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of people injured in the earthquake in Christchurch more than two weeks ago is still unknown.

Head of NZX to lead quake appeal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of the stock exchange, Mark Weldon, is leading the Government's fundraising efforts for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Government makes concessions on quake recovery legislation

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Meanwhile, the Government has made concessions on its Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority legislation after complaints from the Labour Party.

Ukuleles help Chirstchurch children deal with quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch school has bought ukuleles for all its children out of earthquake donations.

China asking NZ Government for quake compensation

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The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.

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.

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.

Missing may not be identified after quake

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The police say it may not be possible to identify the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

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.

Impact on tourism of quake and tsunami

A discussion on the hit to tourism following the Christchurch earthquake and the Japan tsunami. Is the industry and Government moving quickly enough to buffer the countries second biggest export earner against the worst effects?

Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.

Firefighters honoured for contribution to quake effort

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury firefighters have been formally thanked for their efforts during the testing conditions of the September earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Inquest into 144 Christchurch quake deaths continues

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The inquest into many of the deaths in the Christchurch earthquake will today hear evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building.

Rubble scanner to sniff out quake survivors

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Scientists in Europe have developed a technology which could be used to find survivors buried in rubble from collapsed buildings in events like the Christchurch and Japanese earthquakes.

PGC building survivor from February Christchurch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The woman who fought the odds to regain her mobility after being trapped and crushed in her collapsed work place, the PGC building, when Christchurch was devastated by the earthquake of February 22. She is now helping other quake victims, especially the children of injured parents some of who have had long periods of separation.