Cost to build a home rises
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The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Springsteen for quake anniversary concert
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.
Aranui welcomes new community centre
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After Christchurch's devastating earthquakes, whole areas of the city, particularly out East, are starting from scratch - Aranui is one of them. Today, Lianne Dalziel cut the ribbon on the suburb's new community centre.
Alpine Fault quake would severely damage Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
New research says Canterbury would suffer severe damage in an Alpine Fault earthquake.
Tower confident in new company to protect it
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The insurance company, Tower, is confident that putting its costly and complex outstanding Canterbury earthquake claims into a separate company will allow the rest of the group to flourish.
Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
Christchurch homeowners describe battles to get "as when new" repairs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch homeowners speak to Checkpoint about their battles with EQC, to have their homes repaired to "as new" standard, not "pre earthquake".
Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
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.
Tower full-year loss widens, proposes new quake claims company
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The insurance company, Tower, has strongly criticised the time it's taking to settle Canterbury earthquake claims and says the insurance system for handling such disasters is broken.
New research shows Alpine Fault may be worse for Canterbury
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New research shows that if a major earthquake ruptures the Alpine Fault Christchurch is likely to suffer more intense damage than some areas closer to the fault.
Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
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 earthquake class action heads to court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A class action taken by 40 Canterbury earthquake claimants against Southern Response heads to court tomorrow.
Signs positive Chch Cathedral will be restored, group says
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising.
Canterbury mental health worries dominate committee debate
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Worries about the mental health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes dominated a fiery meeting at Parliament today.
Insight for 31 January 2016 - Christchurch 5 Years On
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people
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.
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.
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.
Freight costs rise in wake of earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes.
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.
North Canterbury farmers take another hit
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Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets
Insight: Canterbury Mental Health - On Shaky Ground
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Karen Brown reports from Chch, where there seems to be no end in sight for the mental health problems caused by the earthquakes
Homeowners fight Southern Response over pay-out costs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Forty Christchurch homeowners have headed back to court, as they seek to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response.
Class action against Southern Response to proceed
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The High Court has said 40 Christchurch homeowners wanting to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response can move forward with their claim.
Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital
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Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.
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.
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.
Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement
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What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners.