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.

Canterbury shellshocked after massive earthquake

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Aftershocks have continued to shake Canterbury overnight following Saturday morning's brutal 7.1 earthquake.

Tenants' rights after the earthquake

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Helen Gatonyi is the Manager of the Christchurch Tenants Protection Association, whose own office was destroyed in the quake.

After the earthquakes, Lyttelton Redux

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Lyttelton was hit harder than most by the Christchurch earthquakes - particularly the Lyttelton Museum. But now it's back - triumphantly, we may say! - with a little help from its friends, past and present. Key historical figures in Lyttelton's history are brought back to life in a new exhibition by Julia Holden - Lyttelton Redux - which has just opened at Canterbury Museum.

Christchurch Hospital to make changes after quake

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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.

Canterbury Earthquake - Parliament adjourned after earthquake

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Parliament was adjourned as news of the earthquake came through. Party leaders made statements to the House as the seriousness of the situation became clear.

Shared Lines - art after an earthquake

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Wellington's about to host a symposium called Shared Lines, inviting artists from Japan, Kaikoura and Christchurch to talk about their experiences and their art.

Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake

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Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.

Christchurch's art community struggles to regroup after quake

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

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.

Musician Fiona Pears

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Lyttelton-based musician Fiona Pears is putting her life back together after the Christchurch earthquake. She's written a song, called Calm After The Storm.

Workers rely on help from big businesses

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Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.

Tourism slowly recovering in Canterbury after difficult days

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After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.

CERA closing its doors after five years.

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Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday.

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.

Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch

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The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake.

Bob Burnett: better homes for better health

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Christchurch architect Bob Burnett founded the Superhome movement after his children got sick "bouncing around substandard rentals" after the Christchurch earthquake.

Building regulator faces overhaul after worst performance result

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The country's building regulator admits it needs a major overhaul after years scrambling just to react to leaky homes and the Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes.

Redcliffs school moves to new site nine years after quakes

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A Christchurch primary school is moving into its permanent new home today, nine years after cliffs behind it collapsed during the city's earthquakes. Redcliffs School subsequently moved to a temporary location in the suburb of Sumner, but the new location will mean the school will return home to Redcliffs, after a land swap with the local park. The move comes after in 2016, the then National Government, overturned its own decision to close the school. Christchurch reporter Anan Zaki spoke to principal Rose McInerney ahead of today's move.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

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Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

The Christchurch Arts Centre after the quake

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While it's going to take several years and millions of dollars to repair earthquake damage, the Christchurch Arts Centre can count its lucky stars and look ahead to making the historic building better and stronger.

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.

North Canterbury locals struggling after Kaikoura quake

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Thirty properties are unlivable while another 170 have restricted access following the Kaikoura earthquake last year. RNZ reporter Conan Young reports from a town meeting.

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.

Almost six months after quake, some remains unidentified

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Almost six months after the devastating earthquake which killed 181 people in the Canterbury, there are still human remains yet to be identified and buried.

Community groups homeless after quake-prone facility closed

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Two years after the Christchurch earthquakes, the city council has only finished detailed assessments of about half its community facilities, and nasty surprises are still cropping up.

Three years after quake, England rugby team in Christchurch

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Three years after the earthquakes robbed Christchurch of its chance to host England during the Rugby World Cup, the tourists finally made it onto a Canterbury field.

Chch man told insurance will go up by $10,000 a year

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A Christchurch man has been left stunned after his insurance premium rose by 440 percent after his insurer decided his property was at a higher risk from earthquakes.

Tornado rips through West Auckland

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A Christchurch couple who fled to Auckland after the earthquakes are now assessing damage at their new house, after a tornado tore through their suburb.

Sumner to Lyttleton road reopens after eight years

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It's been a long road to recovery for one of Christchurch's biggest post-quake projects. Eight years after the route connecting Sumner to Lyttleton was blocked off by the earthquakes, the road through Evans Pass will reopen on Friday. Sumner residents will now have a second route into the suburb, as well as a renewed connection to Lyttleton. Sara Templeton is the councillor for Heathcote Ward, which covers Sumner, and speaks to Guyon Espiner.