Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report
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The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
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Councillor says Wellington quake report highlights problems
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report says a major earthquake in Wellington would leave a bill of nearly 40 billion dollars, almost twice as much as that of the Canterbury quakes.
Christchurch remembers destruction wrought one year ago
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Morning Report comes from Christchurch as the city remembers the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck a year ago tomorrow.
Engineers defend expertise at Earthquake Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two engineers who prepared a critical report on the CTV building spent much of the day yesterday defending their expertise and credentials at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.
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.
Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch has been rattled by a series of earthquakes with the latest measuring 5.5 on the richter scale.
CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.
Aftershocks more mentally than physically damaging
Audio, Radio New Zealand
We're joined by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive Roger Sutton.
Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes.
Quakes Commission checks on responsibility for cordon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has tried to determine exactly who should have put a cordon around a central Christchurch building identified as an earthquake risk.
Gerry Brownlee offside with Chch business community
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is offside with the business community in Christchurch over the decision to permanently relocate nearly 500 public servants outside of the central business district.
Commission witnesses questioned about Cashel Street building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Witnesses before the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission have been questioned about why a building known to be earthquake prone was allowed to reopen, despite several red flags.
Grand Chancellor checked for damage four times before February
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury earthquake's Royal Commission has heard that the Hotel Grand Chancellor was checked for earthquake damage - and cleared for use four times prior to the February 22nd earthquake.
The latest on Christchurch's earthquakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A series of ten aftershocks have been ratting Christchurch this morning, with the biggest of five-point-five magnitude being widely felt just over two hours ago.
Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.
Quake inquiry looks at whether heritage outweighed safety
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Witnesses before the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission have been questioned over whether preservation of heritage buildings was given more consideration than preserving human lives.
Chch Press editor says frustration with council intensifying
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.
Midday News for 3 January 2012
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The Christchurch Mayor says the city council will meet with GNS scientists to get some answers about the current sequence of earthquakes, which have sparked anxiety among residents.
Chch students defy the odds in NCEA
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High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.
Thousands flock to final gala for red zoned Brooklands
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Several thousand people attended the Christchurch red-zoned suburb of Brooklands' swan song gala. About five hundred homes have had to be abandoned because of earthquake damage, meaning Brooklands as it has been known will soon no longer exist.
Canterbury DHB set to spend $20M on out-sourcing services
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury District Health Board is to double the amount it spends on out-sourcing services to 20 million dollars a financial year following the Christchurch earthquakes.
Grand Chancellor the focus of Royal Commission hearing
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury Earthquakes will today begin to examine the failure of the building that's come to symbolise the damage to the central city.
Midday News for 2 January 2012
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The mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker, has admitted the city council's handling of the September 2010 earthquake was not good enough.
Chch students defy the odds in NCEA
Audio, Radio New Zealand
High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.
Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
Building panel explains just what went wrong with CTV building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An inquiry ordered by the Government has found the CTV building which failed massively in the February Christchurch earthquake did not meet building standards when it was constructed in 1986.
Top Stories for Friday 10 February 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After a damning report into the CTV building, how many other Christchurch buildings had faults when the earthquake struck? Police investigate the tragic death of a five year old and when so many businesses are struggling, how did the country's big banks increase profits by a quarter?
One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake
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Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.
CANCERN leaders discuss frustration for thousands in Chch
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The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or Cancern acts as an advocate for those in damaged homes.
Christchurch woman opens home to 50 quake-hit felines
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Animals have also suffered upheaval because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Jan Collins is one of those caring for some the hundreds of pets who have been left homeless because of the earthquakes.