Christchurch aquarium forced to close because of quake

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Hundreds of birds and other creatures had to be evacuated from a Christchurch aquarium and kiwi enclosure, while others were put-down after last week's earthquake.

Export markets vital to economy's prospects after quake

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The Christchurch earthquake looks to have dashed hopes of a pickup in household spending this year.

Earthquake Recovery Minister of plans for quake dam

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We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch.

Rental costs face thousands forced out by quake

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The thousands of Christchurch residents expected to be forced into temporary Government-supplied accommodation by earthquake damage will be required to pay rent.

Grim picture for the Capital if quake hits

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The Christchurch earthquake is prompting Wellington residents to prepare for the possibility that their city could be struck by a major tremor.

Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake

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The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.

First interest rate review after the Christchurch quake

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RNZ Business Editor live from the Reserve Bank, where Governor Alan Bollard is reviewing interest rates, the first scheduled window since the Christchurch earthquake.

Firsthand quake experience for US PhD student

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A PhD student from the United States who moved to Canterbury to study earthquakes says his firsthand experience in Christchurch has been extremely useful.

Insight for 27 March 2011 - Quake Health Services

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Health correspondent Karen Brown visited Christchurch Hospital a week after the disaster that resulted in patients being resuscitated by torchlight. She reviews the immediate impact of the earthquake on the region's health services, how they’re picking themselves up and what lies ahead.

Canterbury netballers first game at home since quake

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The Canterbury Tactix netball team are playing at home tonight for the first time since last month's earthquake.

Police release names of two more quake victims

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Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161.

Police name three more victims of Christchurch quake

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Police have named three more victims killed in the Christchurch earthquake, with more names expected to be released shortly.

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.

Christchurch council grilled over buildings at quake commission

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The Christchurch City Council has faced tough questioning at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes over its role in ensuring buildings are earthquake strengthened.

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.

Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy

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

Almost six months after quake, some remains unidentified

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Almost six months after the devastating earthquake which killed 181 people in the Canterbury, there are still human remains yet to be identified and buried.

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

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Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

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Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

Quakes an excuse to weaken RMA- green groups

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Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act.

NZ scientists unimpressed Italian study of Canterbury quakes

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An international study looking at the Canterbury earthquakes is attracting loud criticism from New Zealand scientists.

One year on, New Zealand remembers Christchurch quake

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It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly

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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.

First signs Canterbury returning to normal after quake

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There are the first signs of the Canterbury region returning to normal, six days after the massive earthquake devastated much of Christchurch and its surroundings.

Bill for quake damaged roads millions of dollars

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The Transport Agency says initial repairs to State Highways damaged in the Canterbury earthquake could cost up to six million dollars.

Canterbury tremor re-ignites memories of 1931 quake

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As people in Canterbury continue to recover from the earthquake that struck 12 days ago, it's re-ignited the memories of those who survived the deadly 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake.

Kaiapoi looks to rebuild buisness district following quake

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A plan to revitalise the centre of the small rural service town of Kaiapoi will be fast-tracked in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.

Reserve Bank sees little price pressure from quake

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The Reserve Bank says it sees little pressure on inflation from rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake.

Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake

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Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.

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.