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.

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.

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.

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.

Almost four weeks after quake, Kaiapoi still struggling

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In its latest update, the Earthquake Commission says it will have to manage repairs to 50-thousand homes moderately or seriously damaged by the Canterbury earthquake four weeks ago.

Subsidy not enough to keep staff after earthquake

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Some Canterbury business owners say their employee's jobs are still in serious jeopardy, despite the Government extending its wage subsidy for another month.

Arts with Courtney Johnston

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How Christchurch museums, galleries and libraries which store many of NZ's treasures have fared after the earthquake.

Reserve Bank sees little price pressure from quake

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The Reserve Bank says it sees little pressure on inflation from rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake.

$27million spent on earthquake strengthening bridges

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The transport agency says its earthquake strengthening of bridges has repaid itself in Canterbury after September's quake.

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.

Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy

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The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.

Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.

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The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected

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

University of Canterbury re-opens doors to students

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Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.

Facebooking quake clean-up organiser

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The Canterbury University student Sam Johnson mobilised more than two thousand students on Facebook to help clean up after the earthquake in September.

Christchurch rocked by heavy metal band Metallica

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After a shaky few weeks in Canterbury thousands of earthquake survivors have been rocked again, this time by heavy metal greats, Metallica.

Canterbury earthquake aftermath - psychosocial support

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Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal, formerly an adviser with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Civil Defence, on trauma and psychosocial support after Canterbury's earthquake.

State of emergency in Canterbury will be lifted today

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The state of emergency imposed in Canterbury after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago will be lifted today.

State of emergency to be lifted in Canterbury

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Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago.

Public meetings reveal difficulties in rebuilding Christchurch

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In Christchurch, almost two weeks after the earthquake, there are more stories coming out which suggest the recovery effort will be lengthy and difficult.

Mayor hits back

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The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis.

Earthquake anxiety prevents Canterbury births

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After a rush of babies born on the day of Canterbury's earthquake, the stress of the continuing tremors mean some women are now having trouble giving birth.

Quake affected residents say they are being neglected

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More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned.

State of emergency expected to be lifted in Canterbury

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The state of emergency imposed in Canterbury after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 12 days ago is expected to be lifted today.

The Vault - Homebush Revisited

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Deborah Nation recalls visits to Homebush, the historic Deans homestead near Darfield, the wreckage of which became one of the most viewed images in the first days after the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.

Cantabrians anxious to see how government will help

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Businesses, farmers and workers in Canterbury are anxiously waiting to see what more the government will do to help after the 7.1 earthquake that devastated the region on Saturday morning.

Insurance trips up earthquake-struck businesses

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Many small businesses in Canterbury are struggling to stay afloat after the earthquake and an insurance and risk management consultant, John Sloan, says one problem is the long wait to get insurance money.

Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake

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A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.