Morning Business for 28 February 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

News from the business sector focusing on the impact of the Christchurch earthquake, the bulletin includes a market report.

Royal couple meet with families of Chch earthquake victims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Christchurch today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took time to talk to some of the families of those who died in the February 2011 earthquake.

Top Stories for Thursday 24 February 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Continuing coverage of the Canterbury earthquake.

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.

Extra police provide reassurance on Christchurch streets

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Christchurch, 75 police officers from across the country remain on the beat, bolstering the local contingent following February's earthquake.

Limitation periods for Chch quake due to expire despite 'bloody mess'

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As IAG and Southern Response's limitation periods for claims resulting from the February, 2011 earthquake nears, Christchurch lawyer Peter Woods says the current situation is a "bloody mess".

Deadline looms for Christchurch quake claims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

People have until midnight tonight to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission for property damaged in the February Christchurch earthquake.

Inquest into deaths of 106 of quake victims get under way

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The inquest into the deaths of over a hundred of February's earthquake victims will get underway in Christchurch today.

Fire Service honours teams for actions after February quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Fire Service is recognising fire crews who responded to the February earthquake at an event this evening in Christchurch.

Government appoints experts to look at building collapses

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government has appointed the panel of experts that will investigate why so many buildings collapsed during Christchurch's February earthquake.

Thousands of Christchurch residents attend expo on rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Thousands of Christchurch residents have shared their views on how the central city should be rebuilt after February's catastrophic earthquake.

National Christchurch Memorial Service - Archbishop David Moxon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service in Hagley Park, marking the February 22 earthquake.

Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes.

Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.

Christchurch schools call for leeway on national standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Police in Canterbury are honoured

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Police officers and staff in Christchurch, who have been called the heroes of the February 2011 earthquake, have been honored today for their actions including a daring crane rescue.

Vertical shaking from February earthquake not unique

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that the intense vertical shaking during the February 2011 earthquake wasn't unique and was similar to events overseas.

27 named on the Special Honours List for Bravery Awards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some of the men and women who risked their lives to save others in the aftermath of the February 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch have been recognised for their bravery.

Feature Story - New Life

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Richard Collins' food retail business was destroyed after the February earthquake in Christchurch. He has started a new life in Kakanui in Waitaki.

Christchurch's Court Theatre finds new temporary home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's Court Theatre devastated by February's earthquake has found a temporary new home - an old grain store in the suburb of Addington.

Calls for more leeway for Chch over national standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Bookings open for public tours of Christchurch's red zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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

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.

Charles Drennan

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Parish priest of St Anne's Woolston, Christchurch, and Administrator of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament which was partially destroyed during the February earthquake.

Insurance cancelled for landmark Chch buildings

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Insurance cover has been cancelled for Christchurch's historic Arts Centre and its Catholic Cathedral which were both badly damaged in the February earthquake.

Survivor Stories

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Kiwi director Christopher Dudman on his television documentary The Day that Changed My Life, which features those who survived in the immediate aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake, 22 February 2011.

Canterbury Crusaders victory a win over adversity

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Despite being homeless following the February earthquake, the Canterbury Crusaders have made it through to the finals of the Super Rugby tournament.

Fire Service busy in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Fire Service still has a big job to do in Christchurch following the February 22nd earthquake, but their role is slowly changing.

Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.

Christchurch quake has changed private school bastion for ever

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Private schools in Christchurch have asked the government for help as they try to cope in the aftermath of February's earthquake.