Earthquake engineers told it will get easier
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Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on.
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Census confirms big changes to the Christchurch population
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Three years on from the earthquakes of 2011, Census data now confirms massive changes to the face and shape of Christchurch.
Chch's historic Peterborough Centre saved from wreckers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A company helping to demolish earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch, has come to the rescue of the heritage-listed Peterborough Centre.
Canterbury Earthquake - Rob Clark
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Rob Clark was on the sixth floor of his office building when the quake struck, and got stuck in gridlock leaving the CBD.
The Panel Pre-Show for 23 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Looks at the earthquake experience in Christchurch from the world of the web and Panelist Gary Moore's own experience.
Survey: business confidence rebounds
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Businesses appear to be getting over the shock of the February earthquake in Canterbury with many more now saying they expect better times ahead.
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.
First pictures of fresh quake damage to Chch CBD
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday's earthquake.
Emily Sanson-Rejouis who survived the Haiti earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Founder of Purple Cake Day held on the 1st of March, fundraising for children in Haiti and Christchurch.
Government package for workers and businesses
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government has announced a 120-million dollar finance package to help workers and businesses hit by last week's Christchurch earthquake.
Japan Report
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Our correspondent Motoko Kakubayashi on Japan's response to the Christchurch earthquake, being that it appears that a number of Japanese students will be counted as fatalities.
Workers rely on help from big businesses
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.
People in Sumner are demanding answers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.
Musician Fiona Pears
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Canterbury businesses push for cash assistance from Govt
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.
Quake scientists call for more testing of soil before building
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Scientists are calling for more ground testing to be carried out before reconstruction starts in earthquake devastated Christchurch.
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.
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.
Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.
Story of workers trapped in Forsyth Barr 12 months ago today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Christchurch, people have been marking one year on from the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
Our Own Odysseys: Sendai Volunteer
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch resident Nigel Rushton recently cycled through Japan and spent a week helping with the clean-up of another earthquake ravaged region.
Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells
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The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.
Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest
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The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.
Thousands gather in Christchurch
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At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.
Social Development Minister makes earthquake announcments
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The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says there are thousands of unemployed people in Christchurch who could help rebuild the city.
Additional trauma counsellors head to Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is flying more than thirty counsellors into Christchurch, to help people feeling the strain of the earthquake's aftermath.
School children return to class in Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Thousands of school children in Canterbury went back to school today, for the first time since the earthquake nine days ago.
Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.
Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years
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Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.
Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake
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While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.