The Vault - RNZ in Christchurch during the February 2011 quake

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Radio New Zealand has had to abandon the Christchurch building that was it's base and the home of Sound Archives - Nga Taonga Korero. Deborah Nation tells its earthquake story through audio - starting with the interview Brigette Mills was recording at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.

Mayor on Christchurch council losing powers

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.

Christchurch Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Canterbury Earthquake - Initial death toll

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Kate Gudsell received an initial death toll in the civil defence bunker in Wellington.

Canterbury Earthquake - Andrew Holden

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Andrew Holden is the Editor of The Press. The Christchurch Press building suffered extreme damge.

Canterbury Earthquake - James Ball

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Some Christchurch residents were able to get out of the city to stay with relatives.

Canterbury Earthquake - Mary Macharpher

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Mary Macharpher is in Sydenham, and has two bedrooms for anyone who might need them.

Cowles Stadium welfare centre closed

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The Cowles Stadium welfare centre for Christchurch earthquake evacuees has closed for health reasons.

Michael Endres

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German pianist and professor of music at Canterbury University previews upcoming earthquake fundraising concert tour of NZ.

Sarah Ann Walker

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Sydney-based NZ soprano who has arranged an Australian fundraising concert for Christchurch earthquake victims.

Chris Doig

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Southern Opera Charitable Trust's director discusses the impact of the earthquake on Christchurch's arts community.

Science: Earth Sciences

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Dr Hamish Campbell of GNS Science talks about the Christchurch earthquake and it's subsequent aftershocks.

Paul Nicholls

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The creator of Christchurch's online 'earthquake map' explains its mechanics and its wide appeal around the world.

Canterbury Earthquake - Daille Rogers

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Daille Rogers is at Hagley Park where people have been evacuated from the central city.

The latest from the Earthquake Recovery Authority

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

Special News Bulletin

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An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.

Minister says he has faith in Fletchers to prevent fraud

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from New Zealand First.

Canterbury Earthquake - Bob Parker

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Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker tells Cantabrians to take precautions, and declares a State of Emergency.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jessica Horn

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Reporter Jessica Horn is at Burnside High School, where a welfare centre has been set up.

Jennine Bailey

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Christchurch jazz vocalist performing with many other artists as part of Earthquake fundraising concert in Wellington this weekend.

CERA chief executive details today's announcement

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With us is the chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority - Roger Sutton.

Bill on Christchurch recovery authority set to pass

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Legislation setting up the Authority for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery has passed.

Canterbury Earthquake - Bob Parker

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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says that this earthquake felt as violent as the one in September.

Canterbury Earthquake - Phil Goff

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Labour Party leader Phil Goff is outside the Pyne Gould building - where people are trapped inside.

150 businesses could fold following the earthquake

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It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.

Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on

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Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit.

New Brighton businesses blast city leaders' 'lack of unity'

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Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton are demanding urgent action to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury Earthquakes, with thousands of people - and customers - leaving the area due to land damage under their homes.

Christchurch earthquake - Andrew Howe

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Head of Canterbury's regional civil defense.

Seismologist John Ristau

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An update on recent Christchurch earthquake aftershocks.

Inspector Al Stewart

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A police update on the Christchurch earthquake.