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.
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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
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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.
Census cancelled because of quake
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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.
Protest march against Christchurch school changes
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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
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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.
Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
Christchurch spirits flagging after weeks of making do
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Most parts of Christchurch damaged by last month's 6.3 earthquake now have power and water.
New Zealanders in London converge to support Christchurch
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Thousands of New Zealanders in London have converged for two events to support earthquake-stricken Christchurch.
Christchurch businesses says roll-back of support too soon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch businesses are accusing the government of winding down its earthquake assistance programme too soon.
Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.
International research sheds new light on Christchurch quake
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International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging.
Christchurch couple reflects on quake's seventh anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Javier and Jackie Garcia Knight look back on the earthquake that changed Christchurch and New Zealand forever.
Victoria experiences earthquake, causes structural damage
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Victorian Authorities are warning residents of significant aftershocks following on from the magnitude 5.8 earthquake which shook Melbourne around 9am yesterday, causing significant structural damage across the city. The University of Melbourne's Dr Mark Quigley is a professor of tectonics, who became a familiar voice and face through the Christchurch quakes. Our producer Matthew Theunissen asked him how yesterday's quake compared to those he experienced in Christchurch.
Hunt for Christchurch rebuild workers in Wellington
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Christchurch employers have been in Wellington today signing up tradespeople to help rebuild the earthquake damaged city.
Banks urge Christchurch customers to seek help
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Banks are urging Christchurch residents experiencing financial hardship following last week's earthquake to approach them for help.
Engineers work to restore Christchurch flood protection
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Construction teams are working to fix earthquake damaged stopbanks in the Waimakariri and Kaiapoi rivers near Christchurch.
Christchurch residents gather to mourn
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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.
Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims
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Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.
Cera head reflects on two years of Christchurch rebuild
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Listening to that was the Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.
Japanese disaster problem for NZ government deficit
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The Japanese earthquake may have an impact on plans by the government to borrow more to meet the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch.
Householders unhappy about changes to EQC repair rules
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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.
Update on power cuts in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.
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.
Arts festival heralds return of culture to Christchurch
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The first major arts event to be held in Christchurch since the February earthquake kicks off today.
Fourth time capsule discovered in Christchurch ruins revealed
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The fourth time capsule discovered in the ruins of the February earthquake has been opened in Christchurch.