Laundry service set up for earthquake victims

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With many people in Christchurch still without power and water and the streets covered in a thick layer of silt, getting clean clothes is proving difficult.

Charles Drennan

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Parish priest of St Anne's Woolston, Christchurch, and Administrator of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament which was partially destroyed during the February earthquake.

People being allowed into cordoned-off city this morning

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As we go to air, Christchurch property and business owners people are being allowed into the cordoned-off central city for the first time since the earthquake twelve days ago.

Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions

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The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.

Defence Force's earthquake response largest seen in NZ

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The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.

Earthquake Symphony

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A short symphony written by eight-year-old Bob Gaudin in response to the Christchurch earthquake.

Special News Bulletin

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An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.

Special news bulletin

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An extended news bulletin with the latest news on the Christchurch earthquake.

English warns deficit will climb above 11 billion

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The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity and the Finance Minister says the forecast 11-billion dollar Budget deficit this year will also climb.

Treasury forecasts quake to slow economic activity

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The Treasury is forecasting the Christchurch earthquake will slow economic activity, taking about 15 billion dollars out of the economy over the next five years.

First day back at school for some Christchurch pupils

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Schools will begin re-opening from today in Christchurch, helping children and their parents regain some sense of normality amidst the chaos caused by last month's earthquake.

Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch

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Gerry Brownlee, Earthquake Recovery Minister.

Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch

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Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.

The Panel with Finlay McDonald and Sue Wells (Part 1)

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Topics - The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says it is important to be realistic about the demolition of Christchurch's heritage buildings following the powerful earthquake there last month. Motorists should prepare themselves for more increases in the price of petrol which, the AA warns, is likely to reach a new high.

National memorial service

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The Prime Minister, John Key, has just announced that a national memorial service to mark the Christchurch earthquake will be held in the city on Friday March the 18th.

Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake

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Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.

Export markets vital to economy's prospects after quake

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The Christchurch earthquake looks to have dashed hopes of a pickup in household spending this year.

PM announces a national memorial service for Chch quake

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More now from today's post cabinet news conference where the Prime Minister announced that a national memorial service to mark the Christchurch earthquake will be held in the city on Friday March the 18th.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 7 March 2011

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A national memorial service marking the Christchurch earthquake is announced. It could take more than a year for all the victims to be identified and Rocky raises 60 thousand dollars for the relief fund.

National earthquake memorial to be held next week

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The Prime Minister John Key says the day will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury, but the Cabinet ruled out declaring a national holiday.

Christchurch Hospital to make changes after quake

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Christchurch Health authorities say they will never put acutely unwell patients on top floors again after having to evacuate them after the 22nd of February earthquake.

Expert says protection needed for at risk Chch artworks

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An expert worried about Christchurch art in the wake of the earthquake has set up a website to identify items which may be at risk.

Business - Rod Oram

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Discusses the uneven economic cost of the Christchurch earthquake.

Media - Denis Welch

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Denis discusses the performance of the media in covering The Christchurch earthquake.

Earthquake Recovery Minister of plans for quake dam

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We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch.

Fire Service busy in Christchurch

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The Fire Service still has a big job to do in Christchurch following the February 22nd earthquake, but their role is slowly changing.

Many Christchurch evacuees leaving for good

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Tens of thousands have left Christchurch since the earthquake, and many are planning to stay away for good.

Efforts to save quake damaged buildings

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A Christchurch MP is working with a group trying to prevent historic buildings damaged in last month's earthquake from being torn down unnecessarily.

No exact numbers on quake-related injuries

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The number of people injured in the earthquake in Christchurch more than two weeks ago is still unknown.

Rental costs face thousands forced out by quake

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The thousands of Christchurch residents expected to be forced into temporary Government-supplied accommodation by earthquake damage will be required to pay rent.