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Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Christchurch homeowners blindsided by quake insurer - lawyer

People who've bought houses in Canterbury since the September 2010 earthquake and are still battling with insurance companies over repairs, have been told that if they want to take the matter to court, today is their last chance. Earthquake claims specialist Lisa Taylor from the law firm Anthony Harper joins us.

Census cancelled because of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This year's census has been cancelled following the Christchurch earthquake.

Special News Bulletin

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.

Japanese disaster problem for NZ government deficit

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Japanese earthquake may have an impact on plans by the government to borrow more to meet the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch.

Dispute over EQC payments

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch drainlayers repairing damage from the Canterbury Earthquake say there are delays and confusion in getting repayments from the earthquake commission.

Householders unhappy about changes to EQC repair rules

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch homeowners fear they're being rail roaded into using the Earthquake Commission's preferred builders when it comes to earthquake repairs.

Chch's insurance coverage less vulnerable than golden state

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who heads California's earthquake insurance agency says Christchurch is much better placed to recover from earthquake devastation than his state.

Earthquake Minister outlines Govt payout

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More on our top story now where the Government is offering to buy five thousand of the most badly quake damaged homes in Christchurch.

Number of Christchurch burglaries has increased after quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The police say there have been more burglaries in Christchurch following the February earthquake.

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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

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.

Decision about Christchurch suburbs close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet.

Sediment tsunami choking Christchurch streams

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is due to give the government's response to the Christchurch City Council's draft central city plan tomorrow.

Large crowds turn out for Canterbury earthquake memorial service

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives. RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to Māni Dunlop.

Retail therapy another strand to Christchurch's recovery

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Shopping or retail therapy is helping some Christchurch residents return to normality after the February earthquake.

Trades people in Christchurch in short supply

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch trades companies say they are struggling to find experienced staff as the earthquake rebuild begins.

Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.

Christchurch unearths saints kept in coffee jars

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Protest march against Christchurch school changes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.

5.1 magnitude aftershock hits Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale hit Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

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.

Lawyer dismisses Labour's plan for an Earthquake Court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch lawyer with more than 100 insurance cases before the courts is dismissing Labour's plans for a special Earthquake Court.

Earthquake Commission referred fraud cases increase

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The number of fraud cases referred to the Christchurch police by the Earthquake Commission has doubled in the past five months.

Earthquake engineers told it will get easier

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on.

Christchurch residents gather to mourn

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This morning tens-of-thousands are expected to gather to mourn the lives lost in Tuesday's earthquake. We hear from the Anlican Bishop of Christchurch.

Christchurch business closures

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch central seems to have a business micro-climate. And right now it's chilly. The CBD is nothing like it used to be before the 2011 earthquake and those businesses that re-opened say they really had no choice because of the demands of insurance companies.