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Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury

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The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake - Simon Morton

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Simon reports from Cashmere.

Christchurch earthquake - Susan Baldacci

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RNZ producer Susan Baldacci reports from Christchurch.

Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report

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Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.

Midday News for 4 September 2010

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Extensive coverage of the earthquake in Christchurch.

$27million spent on earthquake strengthening bridges

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The transport agency says its earthquake strengthening of bridges has repaid itself in Canterbury after September's quake.

Firefighters honoured for contribution to quake effort

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Canterbury firefighters have been formally thanked for their efforts during the testing conditions of the September earthquake.

Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation

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It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.

Minister appointed to oversee rebuilding of Canterbury

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The Government has appointed one of its most senior ministers to oversee the rebuilding of Canterbury following Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.

Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy

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The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.

Strong aftershocks felt in Canterbury

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At around 11-30pm there was a cluster of earthquakes - two over magnitude five, including one at 11.40 which registered 5.4, that's equal to the strongest aftershock felt on Saturday afternoon.

Building codes minimised quake's injuries, damage

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New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.

Glass supply freezes as Christchurch companies clean up

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Glaziers and window makers in Christchurch say Saturday's earthquake smashed up to 90 percent of their glass supplies, leaving them without materials to repair people's homes.

Quake pushes up Govt's borrowing costs

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The Canterbury earthquake has pushed up the cost to the government of borrowing on world markets.

Canterbury's state of emergency still in place

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Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.

State of emergency remains in place in Canterbury

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In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.

Government to pay wages subsidy to Canterbury employers

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The government's announced a $350 a week subsidy for some workers who have lost their income due to the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch water problems to continue for months

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The company which runs Christchurch's water and sewage systems says it expects supply and wastewater problems in the wake of the earthquake to appear for at least the next six months.

Cantabrians anxious to see how government will help

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Businesses, farmers and workers in Canterbury are anxiously waiting to see what more the government will do to help after the 7.1 earthquake that devastated the region on Saturday morning.

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.

Earthquake cost estimate jumps to $4 billion

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Treasury has revised its sums on what it thinks will be the full cost of the Canterbury earthquake - which is now estimated at four billion dollars.

NZ insurance premiums to rise following earthquake

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The Canterbury earthquake is tipped to increase insurance premiums across the country.

New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal

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There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

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Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

Christchurch Earthquake - Kevin Ramsure

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Public Affairs manager for Kiwi Rail.

Christchurch cordon stays in place for safety reasons

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The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.

School reopens in Christchurch

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Back now to Christchurch where today some schools are opening for the first time since Saturday's earthquake.

Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today

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The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.