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Three time capsules opened in Christchurch today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.

Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Bookings open for public tours of Christchurch's red zone

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The tours will allow people to see the earthquake damage closeup for the first time since the earthquake struck in February.

Cathedral Square opens to public for first time since quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.

Fourth time capsule discovered in Christchurch ruins revealed

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The fourth time capsule discovered in the ruins of the February earthquake has been opened in Christchurch.

Casino workers back on job after quake hiatus

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work.

New business hub calling for applications

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.

What was hiding under a statue in Cathedral Square

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury Museum says because of the earthquake it's likely to be weeks before they can open a sealed time capsule found under a statue brought down by the quake.

Time capsules from Christchurch's ruins reveal secrets

Three time capsules recovered from the ruins of Christchurch in the days following the February earthquake have been opened. Two came from the John Robert Godley statue plinth in front of the Christchurch Cathedral, while the other came from the old civic building on Manchester Street.

Historic Christchurch venue on the urgent demolition list

Audio, Radio New Zealand

From the time it opened in the 1920s, the Winter Garden ballroom was the place to go for debutante balls and big-band concerts in Christchurch. Queen Elizabeth II even dined there during her visit in 1954. But this special part of Christchurch's history is over and the Armagh Street building has been placed on the urgent demolition list because of earthquake damage. Tiny Kirk is the chairman of the Trade Union Centre which has owned the building since 1984.

The Naked Baker

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One Christchurch business has found just the right ingredients to rise again."The Naked Baker"gave away all of their cakes and buns and baked goods to the people of North Brighton after the earthquake on February 22nd. Co-owners Darren Carlaw and Andrew Snee started the bakery, coffee roastery and mobile food business 8 years ago. The cafe had to shut for more than 2 weeks to clean up all the damage . They didn't know what to expect when the business re-opened. What they discovered is that business is up by 30% thanks in part to their ability to bring their coffee and cakes to the many offices that have moved out of the center of town.