The Panel with David Slack and Bomber Bradbury (part 1)

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Topics - A poll on the Stuff website has asked Christchurch residents whether they would stay or go, following the latest earthquakes there. Pupils and staff at Auckland's King's College have been offered counselling following the fourth death of a student in 17 months.

The latest from the Earthquake Recovery Authority

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We're joined by the Christchurch earthquake recovery authority head Roger Sutton.

Decision about Christchurch suburbs close

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The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet.

EQC and insurers seek clarity on payouts

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The Earthquake Commission and the Insurance Council are going to the High Court for a ruling on who's responsible for 10-thousand claims from the earlier Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch residents consider leaving as aftershocks continue

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Many people in this city are, yet again, cleaning up after a major earthquake. An increasing number of householders, especially in the badly hit eastern suburbs, say they're close to hanging up their spades and shipping out.

Work continues to restore water supply to homes

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For the latest on the damage caused by Monday's earthquakes, we're joined by the Christchurch City Council's water and waste unit manager, Mark Christison.

Recovery head says demolition process will be sped up

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Head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton is in our Christchurch studio .

Global insurance industry now wary of New Zealand

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The insurance industry says overseas insurers have become wary of New Zealand after Monday's earthquakes in Christchurch and higher premiums across the country are now almost inevitable.

Minister for Earthquake Recovery

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Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, responds to Christchurch residents in limbo awaiting a geotech report into which suburbs will be abandoned.

Greens say Christchurch suburbs plan needs a hurry up

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is defending the time it's taking to get robust information for a full report on the matter.

Catholic community faces tough decision over Cathedral

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The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.

Quake impact on schooling

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What impact are the earthquakes having on secondary students' education? Lynn Freeman talks to Principal of Avonside Girls High School, Sue Hume, and NZQA Deputy Chief Executive, Bali Haque. We also hear from John Bangma, President of the Canterbury Primary Principals' Association, on how primary students are coping.

Clean up continues in Christchurch

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In Christchurch power is back on for all but a small number of customers after Monday's earthquakes, but the city council is warning it could be six months before water supplies return to normal.

Chch's insurance coverage less vulnerable than golden state

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The man who heads California's earthquake insurance agency says Christchurch is much better placed to recover from earthquake devastation than his state.

Famous pie recipe under the hammer for earthquake

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They were world - famous in Hororata and now the aftermath of last year's devastating earthquake has forced the Canterbury town's pub to give up the secret of its crowd pleasing pie recipe.

The closest home to Monday's quake epicentre

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When the 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch at 2:20 on Monday afternoon Barry Ross was outside his home at Godley Head on the Port Hills, where is he is the Department of Conservation caretaker. Barry's house is thought to be the closest to the epicentre that day and such was the force of the quake he was thrown to the ground and some of the cliff nearby fell away. He lost power and water for a few days but now he's back home, clearing up and determined to get on with life.

Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme

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Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.

Christchurch Earthquake Appeal update

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The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal established by the government and spearheaded by NZX Chief Executive Mark Weldon has attracted donor money from companies and individuals around the world. How will that money be spent?

Latest earthquakes leave women's refuges overflowing

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Christchurch Womens Refuge says its safe houses are full as women have fled the worsening domestic violence in the city following June's powerful aftershocks.

Extra police provide reassurance on Christchurch streets

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In Christchurch, 75 police officers from across the country remain on the beat, bolstering the local contingent following February's earthquake.

Christchurch's art community struggles to regroup after quake

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A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.

The Panel with Tino Pereira and Finlay MacDonald (part 2)

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Research indicates that up to 40% of small companies in Christchurch could eventually fold following the earthquake on 22 February; Research into the benefits of airline air-points programmes in the United States has concluded that it's difficult to redeem the air miles and to understand the"ins and outs"of each airline's scheme.

Best of the Week - 16 December 2011

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Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 16 December. This week .... This week...another housing boom as property prices increase, the current state of Maori journalism, two stories from Canterbury's earthquake - a victim's recovery and a musician's return, a look back at the life of an albatross genius, the DNA of food, performing Shakespeare in te reo Maori and 200 years of wedding fashion on exhibition at Te Papa.

Southern Story for 15 December 2011 - Linwood Village

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In response to the Canterbury earthquakes, the Government has built two villages in the suburbs of Linwood and Kaiapoi to provide temporary accomodation for those who've lost their homes. Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, visited the Linwood Village and spoke to residents as they prepared for Christmas.

Feature Guest - Jim Stuart-Black

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National Manager Special Operations, New Zealand Fire Service, who lead the Urban Search and Rescue Teams in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. He then lead the New Zealand USAR team which travelled to Northern Japan to assist after the earthquake and tsunami there.

Role of engineer in inspecting Chch building under spotlight

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A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

Shaken City Life

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Journalist Jane Bowron and her account of life in Christchurch during and since the earthquakes which have forever changed the city.

EQC knew wall was unsafe before it collapsed killing two

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It's been revealed that the Earthquake Commission knew a wall which crushed two people in Christchurch's February earthquake was at risk of collapsing.

Post-quake anxiety in children

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Some children in Christchurch still have quite serious post-earthquake anxiety issues - we hear what to look for and why professional help might be a good idea.

Living on a boat after the Christchurch quakes

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Gary Luff's home was destroyed in February earthquake in Christchurch and he faced scenes of devastation in his work with the fire service. He and his partner struggled to find somewhere to stay in the aftermath and ended up living on a borrowed boat. They've enjoyed the surprise lifestyle change so much they're thinking of making it permanent - but it hasn't all been plain sailing.