Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket
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Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.
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Buy A Brick
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The collapse of the Christchurch Cathedral during the devastating earthquake of February the 22nd struck a powerful blow to the core of Canterbury and New Zealand as a whole.
Checkpoint Top Stories for 25 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquake bus survivor, Mike Ardagh - Christchurch Hospital, Reporter Erina O'Donohue live from Christchurch, Where to obtain water, Murray McCully thanks international community, Cowles Stadium welfare centre closed, Man escapes from 12th floor of Forsyth Barr building, Aussie medics set up field hospital, Schools need significant rebuilding and Fourteen supermarkets closed in Christchurch.
Life soon to return to Christchurch's Cathedral square
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Cathederal Square has remained largely untouched by developers since the 2011 earthquake. That is about to change, with work beginning on a series of hotels.
New audio of Christchurch quake at the moment it hit
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When the destructive February earthquake hit Christchurch, one of our reporters, Bridget Mills, was recording an interview at the very moment the earth started shaking.
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford
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Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford on politics including the political implications of the Christchurch earthquake.
National earthquake memorial to be held next week
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The Prime Minister John Key says the day will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury, but the Cabinet ruled out declaring a national holiday.
Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch
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A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes.
Government books deteriorate
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The Government's books are continuing to deteriorate as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake is added to a rising operating deficit.
Shaken City Life
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Journalist Jane Bowron and her account of life in Christchurch during and since the earthquakes which have forever changed the city.
Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 31 August 2011
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More than 800 medals are stolen from the War Memorial Museum in Waiouru. Shares in State Owned Enterprises will be capped at 10 percent and gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.
Unidentified quake victims may get Erebus-style mass grave
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The Chief Coroner says the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be identified.
Casino workers back on job after quake hiatus
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The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work.
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.
Some families choose to keep quake inquests open
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Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.
Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress
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The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.
No exact numbers on quake-related injuries
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The number of people injured in the earthquake in Christchurch more than two weeks ago is still unknown.
Christchurch has been hit by a swarm of earthquakes
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The first one struck just before 2 this afternoon and measured 5 point 8 on the Richter scale, and was eight kilometres deep.
British search and rescue say long way to go at PGC building
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Today marks one week since the devastating earthquake struck Christchurch. Work within the cordon is continuing.
Chambers at 241
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From the ashes of the earthquakes which have destroyed so much of Christchurch over the past year, are starting to rise new venues and new opportunities for artisits.
$1.5 million donated to earthquake fund by Auckland Council
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Offers of assistance to quake-ravaged Christchurch are flooding in from around the country.
Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.
First census in seven years takes place today
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Today is census day; the first nationwide stocktake in seven years after the census was called off in 2011 because of the February earthquake in Christchurch.
Fire Service honours teams for actions after February quake
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The Fire Service is recognising fire crews who responded to the February earthquake at an event this evening in Christchurch.
Jetstar cutting services partly due to ChCh quake
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The budget airline Jetstar is cutting back on some of its flights out of Christchurch partly because of the earthquake.
Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching
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Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.
Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air
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The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
Canterbury University bailout not on National or Labour's cards
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The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.
Law Society joins chorus attacking quake recovery legislation
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The Law Society is criticising the Government for rushing its Canterbury earthquake recovery legislation through Parliament under urgency.