Christchurch earthquake class action heads to court

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A class action taken by 40 Canterbury earthquake claimants against Southern Response heads to court tomorrow.

Christchurch container crackdown

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Many Christchurch residents have used shipping containers and other temporary structures to store belongings in while repairs were carried out after the earthquakes. But the Christchurch City Council says it's had an increase in complaints from residents about containers and other temporary structures obscuring neighbours' views or obstructing council berms. Chairman of the council's regulation and consents committee David East says if earthquake repairs are completed, the container may have to go.

Earthquakes expose hidden artefacts in central Christchurch

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When the Canterbury earthquakes brought about the destruction of almost all of the buildings in central Christchurch, it created a unique opportunity for an insight into the past.

Lessons from Christchurch earthquakes used to heal in Fiji

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An expert in psychosocial care working with the Fiji Red Cross is using her experience after the Christchurch earthquakes to help people in Fiji recover from Cyclone Winston.

James Jameson

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Former Christchurch restaurateur James Jameson ran a cafe in the Christchurch Arts Centre until the Canterbury earthquakes of 2011. Last year, James moved to Mt Lyford – the area hit hard and isolated by this month's earthquakes.

Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance reopens

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People can walk over Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance once again, after nearly seven million dollars in earthquake repairs.

Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry

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After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint.

Pigeon poo damaging Christchurch Cathedral

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The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.

Christchurch school closures harmed communities

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A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago.

Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake

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Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.

Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand

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

Insight for 31 January 2016 - Christchurch 5 Years On

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Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people

Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark

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Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark.

Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch

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A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes.

Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now

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Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.

Work underway to repair earthquake damaged cliff

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Those repairing an earthquake damaged cliff in Christchurch have had to wrangle with home owners who don't want to sell, and relocating a rare flightless moth. Rachel Graham reports.

Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first

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A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake.

RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon

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The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say they will investigate.

Christchurch workers bounce back, study says

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A study of employees affected by the Canterbury earthquakes has found they're more likely to have jobs - and get better pay - than people in similar roles in other parts of the country.

Christchurch City Council labelled naive for rates inquiries

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Christchurch council has asked its residents to tell it if earthquake repairs haven't been done so it can accurately assess their property's value.

Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes

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Christchurch's tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do.

Christchurch couple told they can't use driveway

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The Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it.

Christchurch Council holding on to City Care

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Christchurch City Council abandons plan to sell its City Care maintenance bid as part of its plan to raise $600 million to repair infrastructure damaged by earthquakes.

Christchurch homeowners describe battles to get "as when new" repairs

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Christchurch homeowners speak to Checkpoint about their battles with EQC, to have their homes repaired to "as new" standard, not "pre earthquake".

Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans

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Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action.

150 yr-old tree felled for CHCH memorial

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Should a 150 year-old tree have been cut down to make way for Christchurch's earthquake memorial?

Cone mobile hits the streets of Christchurch

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The orange road cone has become a symbol of Christchurch since the earthquakes. Now two men and a trailer have the job of retrieving the hundreds of cones that have gone missing over the past six years.

Cera keeps hold over Christchurch couple's land - just in case

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A Christchurch couple has been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Earthquake Recovery Authority may need access to it.

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.