First pictures of fresh quake damage to Chch CBD

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The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday's earthquake.

Emily Sanson-Rejouis who survived the Haiti earthquake

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Founder of Purple Cake Day held on the 1st of March, fundraising for children in Haiti and Christchurch.

Government package for workers and businesses

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The Government has announced a 120-million dollar finance package to help workers and businesses hit by last week's Christchurch earthquake.

Japan Report

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Our correspondent Motoko Kakubayashi on Japan's response to the Christchurch earthquake, being that it appears that a number of Japanese students will be counted as fatalities.

Workers rely on help from big businesses

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Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.

People in Sumner are demanding answers

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People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.

Musician Fiona Pears

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Lyttelton-based musician Fiona Pears is putting her life back together after the Christchurch earthquake. She's written a song, called Calm After The Storm.

Quake scientists call for more testing of soil before building

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Scientists are calling for more ground testing to be carried out before reconstruction starts in earthquake devastated Christchurch.

Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket

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Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

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Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress

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The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.

Our Own Odysseys: Sendai Volunteer

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Christchurch resident Nigel Rushton recently cycled through Japan and spent a week helping with the clean-up of another earthquake ravaged region.

Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells

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The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.

Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Feature Guest - Roger Sutton

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Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority boss Roger Sutton.

Christchurch's quake bigger than thought

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The size of Christchurch's devastating February earthquake and its aftershocks have been revised upwards.

Roading contractor start repairing Christchurch streets

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Roading contractors are already repairing many Christchurch streets damaged by last week's earthquake.

Another Christchurch hotel will be pulled down

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Another landmark hotel in Christchurch has been condemned because of earthquake damage.

More damage to risky buildings in centre of Christchurch

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's manager of demolitions, Warwick Isaacs.

Science

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Christchurch based science commentator Simon Pollard, talks about his earthquake experience.

Business - Rod Oram

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Discusses the uneven economic cost of the Christchurch earthquake.

Hunting Kiwis project

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Helen Leggatt's started photographing Canterbury's earthquake-damaged cemetery headstones.

Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims

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Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.

Quake wage subsidies wind down from tomorrow

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From tomorrow, the Government is winding down the subsidy that allows earthquake-damaged businesses in Canterbury to keep paying their workers' wages.

Fire Service honours teams for actions after February quake

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The Fire Service is recognising fire crews who responded to the February earthquake at an event this evening in Christchurch.

Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission

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Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.

Media conference and Judith Collins' thoughts on todays events

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The Prime Minister says he expects the death toll from this week's Christchurch earthquake will rise to more than two hundred.

Hundreds of public servants head to Christchurch

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Hundreds of public servants are on their way to Christchurch to relieve their weary colleagues and bolster the Government's response to Tuesday's earthquake.

Wait finally over for some Christchurch people

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The wait will finally be over for some Christchurch households when they find out whether their earthquake-damaged properties will be abandoned.

Earthquake Minister outlines Govt payout

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More on our top story now where the Government is offering to buy five thousand of the most badly quake damaged homes in Christchurch.