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Coroner to investigate Christchurch rescue operations

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Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.

Christchurch cordon stays in place for safety reasons

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The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.

Demand outstripping supply of rental accomodation

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There's huge demand for rental properties in Canterbury with over 2000 residential homes currently uninhabitable because of the earthquake.

Owners of quake damaged heritage buildings in Chch briefed

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The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.

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.

Cabinet to decide on govt's contribution to quake clean up

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Cabinet will today decide how the Government will contribute to the clean up in Canterbury following Saturday's massive earthquake.

Buses of tourists visited damaged parts of Christchurch

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The Christchurch City Council is investigating ways to prevent buses from going through Avonside and other earthquake damaged suburbs.

Further assistance for Canterbury quake victims

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A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.

Tourism slowly recovering in Canterbury after difficult days

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After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.

Proof-reading mistake causes upset at Christchurch council

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A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.

Inquest into deaths of 106 of quake victims get under way

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

Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report

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The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.

Science with Simon Pollard

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Why some male spiders become eunuchs during mating and how the earthquakes in Christchurch may have increased mosquito numbers.

Restoration of Christchurch Arts Centre makes progress

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Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre has been off-limits to the public since it was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Chch social enterprises not losing momentum

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The grass roots organisations that sprang up after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake are showing little sign of fading away.

Business group attacks rebuild slow-down

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Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports.

Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects

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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.

Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open

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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.

TV reviewer Lara Strongman

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Lara discusses Gaylene Preston's Hope and Wire from the perspective of a person who was in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Midday News for 14 April 2014

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Christchurch and the Solomon Islands escapes serious damage despite major earthquakes.

Policy on asbestos still being formulated after 2 years

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Christchurch builders are worried asbestos repairs in the earthquake rebuild will continue to cause problems for years to come.

$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.

Kate De Goldi: love and loss in post-earthquake Christchurch

One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, Kate De Goldi's short fiction, novels and picture books engage children, teenagers and adults alike. Novel The 10pm Question was published to critical acclaim, quickly becoming an iconic piece of New Zealand literature. Her latest, Eddy, Eddy is being met with similar excitement.