Jobs on the line at Canterbury University
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The University of Canterbury has put one-hundred-and-fifty jobs on the line as it tries to recover from the Christchurch earthquakes.
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Christchurch man challenges insurer to live in his house
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A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.
170 Christchurch City Council jobs gone
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More than 170 people employed by the Christchurch City Council have been told their jobs are gone as a result of the earthquake in February.
Christchurch to stick with 2007 houses values for rates
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Council rates in Christchurch city will continue to be calculated using the 2007 house valuations for up to two more years, allowing time for the earthquake's impact on property prices to be assessed.
Earthquake aftershock in Christchurch
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Jim Mora crosses to reporters in Christchurh to get an update on the 1:00pm aftershock.
Update on Christchurch aftershocks
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More reports on earthquake aftershock damage from Christchurch.
Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions
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Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.
Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
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The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.
Up to 50 additional buildings damaged in red zone
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The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority says today's aftershocks have caused up to 50 additional buildings in the city's redzone to collapse or partially collapse.
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee flew down to Christchurch from Wellington when he heard about the quakes.
The Panel with David Slack and Bomber Bradbury (part 1)
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Topics - A poll on the Stuff website has asked Christchurch residents whether they would stay or go, following the latest earthquakes there. Pupils and staff at Auckland's King's College have been offered counselling following the fourth death of a student in 17 months.
The latest from the Earthquake Recovery Authority
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We're joined by the Christchurch earthquake recovery authority head Roger Sutton.
Decision about Christchurch suburbs close
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The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet.
EQC and insurers seek clarity on payouts
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The Earthquake Commission and the Insurance Council are going to the High Court for a ruling on who's responsible for 10-thousand claims from the earlier Canterbury earthquakes.
Greens say Christchurch suburbs plan needs a hurry up
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is defending the time it's taking to get robust information for a full report on the matter.
The closest home to Monday's quake epicentre
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When the 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch at 2:20 on Monday afternoon Barry Ross was outside his home at Godley Head on the Port Hills, where is he is the Department of Conservation caretaker. Barry's house is thought to be the closest to the epicentre that day and such was the force of the quake he was thrown to the ground and some of the cliff nearby fell away. He lost power and water for a few days but now he's back home, clearing up and determined to get on with life.
Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme
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Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.
Inquiry begins into collapse of CTV building
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A woman who was in Christchurch's CTV building when it collapsed during the February's earthquake says it felt like being in a falling lift.
Our Changing World - Earthquake Data
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Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.
Southern Story for 19 July 2012 - Christchurch Hospital
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Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future.
CERA wants insurers to give homeowners clearer time lines
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority wants private insurers to provide homeowners with clear timeframes for when earthquake repairs will be carried out.
High Court rules Brownlee wrong to use quake powers
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The High Court in Christchurch has ruled the Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee was wrong to use his special powers to fast track housing development following the earthquakes.
Vertical shaking from February earthquake not unique
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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.
Baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's sick of insurance companies giving baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims in Christchurch .
More from Gerry Brownlee
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch will be a better city.
Sediment tsunami choking Christchurch streams
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A freshwater biologist says a tsunami of sediment and sand caused by the Canterbury earthquakes is choking the city's riverbeds and killing aquatic life.
Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?
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The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
17 jobs lost at Christchurch Art Gallery
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17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.
Christchurch residents concerned about impact of asbestos
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The Christchurch city council is reconsidering its plan to dump five thousand tonnes of asbestos contaminated rubble in Bottle Lake Forest Park landfill which has been reopened to take earthquake debris.
Chch homeowners consider legal action against State Insurance
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A group of angry Christchurch locals are considering legal action against one of the country's biggest insurance companies because they say their earthquake claims are taking too long to settle.